{"product_id":"turkana-red-jewel","title":"Turkana Red Jewel ( Rubricatochromis exsul )","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkana Jewel Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubricatochromis exsul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (formerly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHemichromis exsul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Turkana Jewel Cichlid \/ Lake Turkana Jewel Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lake Turkana, Kenya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Semi-Aggressive \/ Territorial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30+ Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 73–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkana Jewel Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a stunning and relatively uncommon African cichlid native to Lake Turkana in Kenya. Unlike many of the more aggressive Jewel Cichlids, this species tends to be somewhat more manageable while still displaying the bold personality and territorial behavior typical of cichlids.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdults develop beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright red to ruby coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, contrasted by dark fin margins and attractive iridescent markings. Their colors can become especially intense when mature, dominant, or preparing to breed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurkana Jewel Cichlids are hardy and adaptable but show their best coloration in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eslightly hard, alkaline water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Provide plenty of rocks, caves, and visual barriers to allow each fish to establish its own territory. They can be kept with appropriately sized, robust tankmates, but extra caution should be taken when a pair begins spawning, as territorial aggression can increase significantly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are enthusiastic feeders and readily accept high-quality cichlid pellets and flakes along with frozen foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Active and territorial, particularly during breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Substrate spawner; pairs provide parental care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rockwork, caves, open swimming areas, and adequate territory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNote:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Individual coloration, pattern, size, and fin appearance may vary. Photos are representative of the species; the exact fish received may differ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"monsteraquariumonline","offers":[{"title":"2-2.5”","offer_id":43334238634193,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/9135\/5601\/files\/IMG-9326.heic?v=1790519115","url":"https:\/\/www.monsteraquariumonline.com\/zh\/products\/turkana-red-jewel","provider":"monsteraquariumonline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}