{"product_id":"freshwater-fish-uk-for-sale-verduya-s-hap-haplochromis-trimaculatus-0522","title":"Verduya´s hap (Copadichromis trimaculatus)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerduya's Hap, scientifically known as Copadichromis trimaculatus, is a graceful open-water Malawi hap with shimmering colour, peaceful behaviour, and active shoaling habits that thrive in spacious African cichlid aquariums. Available for \u003cstrong\u003efreshwater fish UK\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species reaches up to 12cm in length and requires a tank of at least 250 litres. Endemic to Lake Malawi, Verduya's Hap is an excellent choice for aquarists seeking peaceful, active planktivores with engaging group dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA streamlined, elegant fish with shimmering metallic colours. Males display vivid blues, silvers, and iridescent highlights. Females are more subdued. The body is sleek and adapted for open-water swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to Lake Malawi, found in Malawi, Mozambique, and Tanzania in open-water areas. This species occurs in open water, sometimes forming large shoals. Lake Malawi is known for its hard, alkaline water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAquarium Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA minimum tank size of 250 litres is recommended. Use fine sand substrate, provide plenty of open swimming space plus rock cover. Filtration must be excellent. Maintain hard, alkaline water (pH 7.5-8.6).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5-8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 litres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlanktivore \/ micro-predator. Offer quality cichlid pellets or small floating foods, supplemented with frozen\/live zooplankton foods such as brine shrimp, mysis, and daphnia. Vegetable matter is not necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, active shoaling fish that thrive in groups. Males display and defend spawning sites, then females incubate eggs in the mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable: other peaceful Malawi haps of similar size, Copadichromis species, Aulonocara species, Placidochromis species, Synodontis species. Avoid highly aggressive Mbuna, overly territorial cichlids, small fish, fin-nipping species, and very large predatory cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"tip-box\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best kept in hard, alkaline water with strong filtration and plenty of swimming space. Although peaceful for a Malawi cichlid, males can become territorial during spawning.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaternal mouthbrooder. Males display and defend a spawning site, then females incubate the eggs in the mouth for about 3 weeks. Provide a harem-style group and flat spawning areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTropical Fish Co offers healthy Verduya's Hap with expert guidance on hap cichlid care. With secure packaging and reliable delivery, we make it easy to buy tropical fish for sale UK with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"4 - 5 cm","offer_id":57427484311887,"sku":"0522","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 - 7 cm","offer_id":57456788078927,"sku":"0523","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 - 9 cm","offer_id":57456788111695,"sku":"L522","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL","offer_id":57456788144463,"sku":"0524","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/verduyas-hap-copadichromis-trimaculatus-4-5cm-hero-driftwood-0522.webp?v=1776548238","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/freshwater-fish-uk-for-sale-verduya-s-hap-haplochromis-trimaculatus-0522","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}