Next working day delivery with Royal Mail Tracked 24
Description
Umbrella Cichlid
These slightly aggressive Umberella Cichlid fish is a great addition to a lively aquarium. Good, soft water conditions are best for these species.
Please be aware that the image is for illustration purposes only. We are unable to guarantee the size, colour, sex or age of the fishes you are purchasing. If you have any questions regarding livestock please contact us. To minimise stress we are unable to hand pick specific fish. Lifespan is an estimate based on optimum conditions.
Features
- Approx. size: 2-3cm
- Maximum size: 7.5cm
- Origin: South America
- Ideal number kept together: 5+
Water conditions
pH: 5-8
Hardness: 18–268 ppm
Temperature: 20–26 °C
Ease of care
Moderate. Will need a strong filter because they are messy but like good water conditions.
Diet
Grazers and pellet can be given regularly. Frozen & live food like Daphnia and Bloodworm should be also given to help enhance the colours.
Compatibility
Community of similar size with no long fined fish. They can be slightly aggressive so caution is advised. Should not be placed with other Apistogramma.
Breeding/ Sex
Moderate. They lay eggs in small crevices or cavities. Male Umbrella Cichlids are larger and more colourful than females.
Life Span
They can live to anything from 3-5 years in perfect conditions.To view the Compatibility Advisory Chart please select the Additional Tab above.
Shipping Cut Off Times
- In stock orders placed before on working weekdays before 2pm will be despatched on the same working weekday.
- In stock orders placed on a Saturday before 10am will be despatched on that Saturday.
- Orders that include pre-order items will be shipped together in total once the pre-order items arrive back in stock using the delivery service chosen at checkout.
None of these cut-offs apply to palletised items, pond plants or fibreglass ponds.
SERVICE | SPEND | COST |
Packet/Courier items | ||
Royal Mail Next Day (1-2 days) | £0.00-£49.99 | £3.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £0.00-£49.99 | £6.99 |
DPD Local Saturday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
DPD Local Sunday | £0.00-£49.99 | £14.99 |
DPD Local Next Day (1 day) | £50 and up | FREE |
DPD Local Saturday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
DPD Local Sunday | £50 and up | £9.99 |
Pallets (booked in) | aquariums / bulky items | |
Pallets Standard (3-5 days) | - | FREE |
Pallets Express (1-2 days) | - | £39.99 |
*EXCLUDED ITEMS | extra delivery fees apply | |
Fibreglass Ponds (booked in) | ||
Zone 1 (7-10 days) | - | £79.99 |
Zone 2 (7-14 days) | - | £149.99 |
Zone 3 (7-21 days) | - | £249.99 |
Pond Plants (direct from grower) |
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All pond plants (3-10 days) | one-off fee regardless of order size/value | £5.99 |
Further delivery information
All delivery services are working day services and do not include delivery on Saturdays and Sundays or public holidays as standard.
Deliveries are usually Monday to Friday only, although some Royal Mail items may be delivered on weekends as standard if the service is available in your area.
Orders over £50 delivering to non UK mainland locations may be despatched via a Royal Mail (2-3 days) service rather than an express shipping option.
Please see our full delivery information page and terms and conditions for detailed information on shipping policies and zones