{"product_id":"neolamprologus-sexfasciatus","title":"Neolamprologus sexfasciatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Sexfasciatus is a striking, gold‑tinged Tanganyikan cichlid known for its six dark vertical stripes and blue‑lined fins. It is highly territorial, aggressive, and intolerant of poor water conditions, so it demands a well‑maintained, species‑only or compatible Tanganyikan cichlid setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fish required a minimum of 55 gallons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins4\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rocky, cave‑rich environment with open sand areas, mimicking Lake Tanganyika’s intermediate zone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"frg-ins8\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins9\"\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5–9.0 (often 8.0–9.2 for gold variants) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins10\"\u003eHardness (dH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–25°N (178–267 ppm) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins11\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23–26 °C (73.4–78.8 °F) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins12\"\u003eWater quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stable, well‑oxygenated; avoid fluctuations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"frg-ins16\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"frg-ins17\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous; flake, slow‑sinking pellets, granules, frozen foods (brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, chopped krill, mosquito larvae), and bloodworms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42560742981694,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/7895\/9934\/files\/GSF.1.jpg?v=1773686429","url":"https:\/\/cichlidemporium.com\/products\/neolamprologus-sexfasciatus","provider":"B's Cichlid Emporium ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}