{"product_id":"egyptian-mouth-brooder-pseudocrenilabrus-multicolor-5cm","title":"Egyptian Mouth Brooder Pseudocrenilabrus Multicolor 5cm","description":"Egyptian Mouthbrooder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nScientific Name: Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCommon Names: Egyptian Mouthbrooder, Multicolor Mouthbrooder, Nile Mouthbrooder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOverview\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Egyptian Mouthbrooder is a colorful, hardy cichlid native to the Nile Basin and surrounding regions of East Africa. Despite being a cichlid, it’s relatively peaceful and well-suited to smaller community tanks. Known for its fascinating mouthbrooding behavior, the female carries eggs and fry in her mouth for protection until they are ready to fend for themselves. Males are especially vibrant during breeding, displaying rich metallic blues, reds, and yellows.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKey Information\u003cbr\u003e\nSize: 2.5–3 inches (6–7.5 cm), with males slightly larger\u003cbr\u003e\nLifespan: 5–7 years\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperament: Semi-peaceful, can be territorial during breeding\u003cbr\u003e\nDiet: Omnivore – accepts flakes, pellets, frozen and live foods\u003cbr\u003e\nSwimming Level: Mid to bottom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHabitat \u0026amp; Tank Setup\u003cbr\u003e\nTank Size: Minimum 20 gallons (larger for groups or breeding)\u003cbr\u003e\nSubstrate: Sand or fine gravel\u003cbr\u003e\nDecor: Caves, rocks, driftwood, dense plant cover\u003cbr\u003e\nLighting: Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\nFiltration: Standard internal or sponge filter; avoid strong flow\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Parameters\u003cbr\u003e\nTemperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003cbr\u003e\npH: 6.5–8.0\u003cbr\u003e\nHardness: Moderate to hard (6–20 dGH)\u003cbr\u003e\nWater Quality: Stable, clean water is essential\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFeeding\u003cbr\u003e\nDiet Type: Omnivore\u003cbr\u003e\nSuitable Foods:\u003cbr\u003e\nQuality flakes and pellets\u003cbr\u003e\nFrozen foods (brine shrimp, bloodworms)\u003cbr\u003e\nLive food (daphnia, mosquito larvae)\u003cbr\u003e\nOccasional blanched vegetables\u003cbr\u003e\nFeeding Frequency: 1–2 times daily\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTankmates\u003cbr\u003e\nCompatible With:\u003cbr\u003e\nPeaceful to semi-aggressive fish of similar size\u003cbr\u003e\nDwarf cichlids, livebearers, small barbs\u003cbr\u003e\nCorydoras, danios, and hardy tetras\u003cbr\u003e\nAvoid:\u003cbr\u003e\nLarge aggressive cichlids\u003cbr\u003e\nLong-finned or slow-moving fish\u003cbr\u003e\nDelicate species that may be stressed by breeding activity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCare Notes\u003cbr\u003e\nMales can be territorial, especially during breeding – provide hiding spaces\u003cbr\u003e\nBest kept in harems (1 male to 2–3 females) if breeding\u003cbr\u003e\nMouthbrooding females may not eat for several days while holding eggs\/fry\u003cbr\u003e\nPerform regular water changes to keep parameters stable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFun Fact\u003cbr\u003e\nFemale Egyptian Mouthbrooders can hold their fry in their mouths for up to two weeks, releasing them when they’re ready to swim — and even taking them back in if danger is near!","brand":"Real Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56864334971255,"sku":"FSH-00007","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0537\/0386\/8610\/files\/Egyptian-Mouth-Brooder.png?v=1773329488","url":"https:\/\/realaquatics.co.uk\/products\/egyptian-mouth-brooder-pseudocrenilabrus-multicolor-5cm","provider":"Real Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}