{"product_id":"starry-night-cichlid-paratilapia-polleni-ml","title":"Starry Night Cichlid | Paratilapia polleni (ML)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent stock: juvenile Starry Night Cichlids.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gallery includes images of the juveniles for sale and our original stock photographs. Juvenile colouring and markings develop as the fish matures. The later adult images show mature appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"newlands-animal-care-guide\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial Madagascan cichlid with shimmering pale spots against a dark body. Adult fish can reach around 28 cm, so its current sale size must not determine the aquarium plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTerritorial, especially when breeding. This is not a small community fish, and it may eat fish that fit in its mouth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTank Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan a spacious aquarium, around 300 litres or more as a practical starting point, with a base at least 120 × 45 cm. Provide caves, roots, open space and strong biological filtration; larger housing is needed for companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose robust, suitably sized companions carefully. Monitor territorial behaviour and be prepared to separate fish. Do not mix different Paratilapia forms for breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDiet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer quality cichlid pellets and varied appropriately sized frozen invertebrates. Remove leftovers promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAim for stable conditions around 22–27°C and pH 6.5–8.0. Test water regularly, maintain zero ammonia and nitrite, and perform regular partial water changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClick \u0026amp; Collect only:\u003c\/strong\u003e Order online and wait for confirmation before collecting from Newlands, Clondalkin, Dublin 22. We do not ship live animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NEIL HARDY AQUATICA LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47998283907399,"sku":"1102620","price":18.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/8821\/4500\/files\/1102620-juvenile-0.png?v=1793471459","url":"https:\/\/www.newlands.ie\/en-gb\/products\/starry-night-cichlid-paratilapia-polleni-ml","provider":"Newlands Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}