{"product_id":"cichla-marinae-fogo","title":"Cichla Marinae 'Fogo'","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring confident movement to a mid-sized freshwater aquarium with a cichlid that patrols open water and claims its own sheltered corners. At around 7 cm when fully mature, Cichla Marinae ‘Fogo’ adds a noticeable presence without dominating the layout.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eArrange rocks and driftwood to create retreats alongside open swimming space. Pale sand or fine gravel gives its natural ventral patterning a clear backdrop, while an asymmetric arrangement helps break sightlines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eShelter-rich aquascape:\u003c\/b\u003e Smooth driftwood, leaf litter, rock crevices, terracotta pots or stacked slate offer places to retreat and establish territories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWater and flow:\u003c\/b\u003e Soft, slightly tinted water, diffuse overhead lighting and gentle, low-turbulence filtration suit its described habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant options:\u003c\/b\u003e Resilient stem or carpeting plants add cover and can be arranged around the fish’s preferred shelters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFlexible feeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Offer measured portions of sinking pellets and finely crushed flakes, with occasional frozen daphnia or brine shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTank mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose calm fish of a similar scale; avoid overtly aggressive species and long-finned tank mates that may provoke defensive striking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTerritorial and breeding behavior:\u003c\/b\u003e It patrols structures by day and may form pairs, display courtship and guard eggs in stable systems with secure zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRoutine care:\u003c\/b\u003e Regular partial water exchanges help maintain consistent dissolved minerals and trace elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith its pale substrate and layered shelters, the aquarium becomes a natural stage for watching this cichlid move between open water and its chosen retreat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Iven Betta","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67607925424428,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/6555\/9870\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5696e931-b8e2-4f12-a790-bdf88543c23b.png?v=1791964665","url":"https:\/\/bubblenestib.com\/products\/cichla-marinae-fogo","provider":"ivenbetta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}