{"product_id":"copadichromis-borleyi-red-fin-borleyi","title":"Copadichromis Borleyi ( Red Fin Borleyi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopadichromis borleyi — Red Fin Borleyi Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Red Fin Borleyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name: Copadichromis borleyi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize \u0026amp; Lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size: 6–8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: Approximately 6–10 years with proper care\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 50–75+ gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature: 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 7.8–8.6 (alkaline)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Type: Hard water preferred\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Setup:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSandy substrate with open swimming areas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate rockwork or caves for hiding and territories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong filtration and good water circulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOmnivorous, lean towards carnivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets or flakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupplement with frozen foods like mysis shrimp, krill, or brine shrimp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSemi-aggressive, but generally peaceful for a Malawi hap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMales may become territorial during breeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest with other non-aggressive Malawi haps or peacock cichlids\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid very small or very aggressive tank mates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be kept singly or one male with multiple females in larger tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Listing Summary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize: 6–8″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank: 50–75+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemp: 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH: 7.8–8.6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Omnivorous\/carnivore pellets + frozen\/live foods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLifespan: 6–10 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","offers":[{"title":"Small 2.5-3\" Unsexed","offer_id":42510126710846,"sku":null,"price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium 3-4\" Male","offer_id":42510126743614,"sku":null,"price":42.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large 4-5\" Male","offer_id":42510126776382,"sku":null,"price":62.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7895\/9934\/files\/IMG_6783.jpg?v=1768873168","url":"https:\/\/cichlidemporium.com\/products\/copadichromis-borleyi-red-fin-borleyi","provider":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}