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The female holds eggs and fry in her mouth for roughly 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Guaranteed Male showing color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Pictures are examples of previous purchases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026J Cichlid Addiction","offers":[{"title":"4\"-5\"","offer_id":49988671078681,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3\"-4\"","offer_id":52249670549785,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8792\/5785\/files\/VideoCapture-20241026-114945.jpg?v=1729966695"},{"product_id":"hansbaenschi","title":"Hansbaenschi","description":"\u003cp\u003eAulonocara Hansbaenschi \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnleash the stunning beauty of the Hansbaenschi with its vibrant red flush and striking red shoulder. This African Cichlid is elevated by its deep blue hue, creating a mesmerizing addition to any freshwater tank. Immerse yourself in the brilliance of nature with the Hansbaenschi.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Mildly Aggressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Keep with other peacocks and haps \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Guaranteed Male showing color \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Pictures are examples of previous purchases \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026J Cichlid Addiction","offers":[{"title":"4\"-5\"","offer_id":49988666687769,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8792\/5785\/files\/20241023-190703.heic?v=1729967296"},{"product_id":"koningsi-mbenji","title":"Koningsi Mbenji","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMbenji Peacock (\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_g|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"CCvEPd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_g\" data-wiz-uids=\"HdlPzb_h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eAulonocara koningsi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e, often sold as the Blue Regal Peacock, is a vibrant Lake Malawi cichlid endemic to Mbenji Island. Males exhibit bright metallic blue bodies with yellow highlights, typically growing to 6–7 inches. They prefer sandy\/rocky habitats, require a 55+ gallon tank, and are mildly aggressive omnivores.\u003cspan jsuid=\"HdlPzb_j\" class=\"uJ19be notranslate\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_j|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"udAs2b\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"HdlPzb_k,HdlPzb_l\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vKEkVd\" data-animation-atomic=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"class=HdlPzb_j\/TKHnVd\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-ve-view=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQDQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjfmJXXl4SUAxUQmIkEHfBuAaQQ2b4KegQIAhAN\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsname=\"HKDuG\" class=\"Pqkn2e rNSxBe\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjfmJXXl4SUAxUQmIkEHfBuAaQQ274KegQIAhAO\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsname=\"g9sGub\" class=\"jloFI GkDqAd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-container-id=\"model-response-placeholder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hveid=\"CAIQEQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjfmJXXl4SUAxUQmIkEHfBuAaQQ7uAMegQIAhAR\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jscontroller=\"qwbW4b\" jsname=\"Y0vxu\" jsmodel=\"k8Azyd E23uIf\" class=\"scm-c\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md;YbaXcb:oMGkAb;DfLsBc:N6Mv3e;Wyhgxe:daG3j;rkJ0hb:daG3j;j92B8:N6Mv3e\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"LT6XE\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsname=\"dvXlsc\" class=\"pOOWX ec7Vqd\" data-rl=\"en\" data-lht=\"280\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\n\u003cdiv jscontroller=\"WOnCB\" data-host-wiz-contract-name=\"gws_wizbind\" jsdata=\"i50kQ;_;2izqad_DD5CwptQP8N2FoAo1\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:npT2md\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsname=\"coFSxe\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qRuFed\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CKgc1d\" data-scope-id=\"turn\" jsname=\"CS7uPe\" jsmodel=\"p9hQFe CPTaDd LUQCCe wuVnCd pRMv2d\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"uUCgYd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_0\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimc\" decode-data-ved=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"v48bt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_2\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi9hpfXl4SUAxXDnSsGHa9GLMkQ2O0OegQIABAA\" data-hveid=\"CAAQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1\" class=\"FkX2oe\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"nfCumd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-wiz-uids=\"HdlPzb_3\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv jsuid=\"HdlPzb_4\" dir=\"ltr\" data-container-id=\"main-col\" data-xid=\"VpUvz\" jsname=\"KFl8ub\" class=\"mZJni\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"Aoijq\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi9hpfXl4SUAxXDnSsGHa9GLMkQ3KYQegQIABAB\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-container-id=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_t\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eKey Care Guidelines \u0026amp; Species Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eAulonocara koningsi\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_14\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_14\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEndemic to Mbenji Island, Lake Malawi, usually found in the intermediate zone (rocky\/sandy transition).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_17\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey typically grow to a maximum of 6–7 inches, with \"Jumbo\" specimens reaching over 5.5 inches.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMales are highly colored with intense, metallic blue coloration and a yellow\/orange blaze or streak. Females are generally smaller and more subdued (drab\/brownish).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMildly aggressive compared to Mbuna, making them suitable for mixed Lake Malawi tanks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOmnivore; should be fed a high-quality diet that includes small meaty foods, flakes, and pellets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_s|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAIQAA\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1s\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA minimum of 55 gallons is recommended for a single male or a small group, with larger tanks needed for breeding colonies.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThey require hard, alkaline water. Temperature: 74–84°F pH: 7.4–8.4.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePrefer a sandy substrate with several rocky caves and open areas for swimming.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_29\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;HdlPzb_1r|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"zcfIf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_1r\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_29\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdeal mates include other\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"HdlPzb_2a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\"\u003eAulonocara\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Peacocks) and4-6 inch Haplochromines (\"Haps\"). 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