{"product_id":"kadango-cichlid-copadichromis-borleyi-4","title":"Kadango Cichlid (Copadichromis borleyi) 4\" Preorder (10-15 days delivery)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kadango Cichlid (Copadichromis borleyi) is a popular, brightly colored African cichlid endemic to Lake Malawi. Often sold under names like Red Fin Borleyi or Goldfin Hap, this open-water \"Utaka\" cichlid is highly prized for its vibrant appearance and relatively peaceful nature compared to other African cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Sexual Dimorphism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMales: Mature dominant males feature brilliant metallic blue heads with striking orange to deep-red bodies and elongated fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemales: Females remain smaller and are mostly silvery-grey to beige but display highly visible orange-red fins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Adult males grow up to 6 to 8 inches (15–20 cm), while females stay slightly smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Setup: Provide large open swimming areas in the mid and upper sections of the tank. Use a sandy substrate alongside sturdy rock structures or caves along the back to mimic their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nature, Kadango cichlids are planktivores that feed on small organisms near the water surface. In an aquarium, they are omnivorous and accept a wide variety of food:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStaple food: High-quality cichlid pellets or color-enhancing flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProteins: Frozen or live brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis shrimp, and krill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Avoid overfeeding heavy mammal-based proteins (like beef heart) to prevent digestive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKadango cichlids are semi-peaceful open-water swimmers. They are not suitable for standard community tanks with tetras or guppies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarem Stocking: It is best to keep them in a harem of one male to 3–5 females. This helps distribute the male's breeding aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Tank Mates: Other mild-mannered Lake Malawi Haps (Haplochromines) and Peacock cichlids (Aulonocara) of similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid: Overly aggressive rock-dwelling Mbuna cichlids, which may bully the more peaceful Kadango.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53420380946729,"sku":null,"price":32.9,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Untitled-design_20260812_020745_0000.png?v=1786486081","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/ar\/products\/kadango-cichlid-copadichromis-borleyi-4","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}