{"product_id":"chocolate-cichlid","title":"Chocolate Cichlid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"48\"\u003eChocolate Cichlid – \u003cem data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eHypselecara temporalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"407\"\u003eThe Chocolate Cichlid is a medium-sized South American freshwater cichlid known for its warm brown to golden hues and peaceful, calm temperament. Its rounded body and subtle iridescence make it a charming addition to community tanks. Unlike many cichlids, it is gentle and shy, preferring planted or well-decorated aquariums with plenty of hiding spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"409\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eThis species is \u003cstrong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eeasy to moderate in care\u003c\/strong\u003e, hardy, and well-suited for both beginner and experienced aquarists looking for a peaceful centerpiece cichlid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"572\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eCare Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 gallons minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"655\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28 °C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"676\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, shy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen or live foods, and occasional vegetables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eChocolate Cichlids are \u003cstrong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"970\"\u003epeaceful mid- to bottom-dwellers\u003c\/strong\u003e that enjoy soft substrate and plenty of cover. They coexist well with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eCorydoras and other gentle bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eSmall to medium tetras and rasboras\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eOther peaceful cichlids of similar size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eAvoid aggressive or overly boisterous tankmates that could stress them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003eA \u003cstrong data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eplanted aquarium with driftwood, rocks, and caves\u003c\/strong\u003e provides ideal hiding spaces and security. 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