{"product_id":"albino-polystigma","title":"Albino Polystigma","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout the Albino Polystigma Cichlid\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAlbino Polystigma Cichlid\u003c\/strong\u003e is an albino colour form of \u003cem\u003eNimbochromis polystigma\u003c\/em\u003e, a large predatory haplochromine cichlid native to \u003cstrong\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/strong\u003e. The albino form retains the characteristic body shape of the species while displaying a pale cream to yellow-white body with striking red or pink eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNimbochromis polystigma* is one of the larger Malawi haps and develops impressive size and presence as it matures. It is naturally a \u003cstrong\u003epredatory species\u003c\/strong\u003e, feeding on smaller fish and other aquatic prey. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a fish best suited to a \u003cstrong\u003elarge Lake Malawi predator aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e. Provide plenty of open swimming space, rockwork and caves, together with strong biological and mechanical filtration. Tank mates should be similarly sized and robust enough to avoid being viewed as prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe species is generally considered mildly to moderately aggressive, with males becoming territorial, particularly when breeding. It is also a \u003cstrong\u003ematernal mouthbrooder\u003c\/strong\u003e, with females carrying fertilised eggs and fry in their mouths. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNimbochromis polystigma\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Albino Polystigma Cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cichlidae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi Hap \/ Predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approximately 23 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400 L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.8–8.6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard, alkaline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore \/ predator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle to bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 male with multiple females\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Malawi, Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maternal mouthbrooder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does an Albino Polystigma get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNimbochromis polystigma\u003c\/em\u003e can reach around \u003cstrong\u003e23 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in the wild, making it a substantially sized Malawi cichlid. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Albino Polystigma aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best described as \u003cstrong\u003esemi-aggressive\u003c\/strong\u003e. It can become territorial, especially during breeding, but is not necessarily as aggressive as some Malawi mbuna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat should I feed an Albino Polystigma?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a predatory hap, it should receive a quality carnivorous cichlid diet. Pellets can form the staple diet, with suitable frozen foods used as variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live with Peacock Cichlids?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotentially, provided the aquarium is sufficiently large and the other fish are appropriately sized and compatible. Avoid keeping it with small fish that could become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Albino Polystigma breed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like other \u003cem\u003eNimbochromis\u003c\/em\u003e, it is a \u003cstrong\u003ematernal mouthbrooder\u003c\/strong\u003e. The female carries the eggs and developing fry in her mouth. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need a large aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Due to its adult size and predatory nature, a \u003cstrong\u003e400 L or larger aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e is a much better long-term option than a small community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping this large species in a small aquarium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Housing it with tiny fish that can be swallowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Treating it like a small, peaceful Malawi cichlid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Providing inadequate filtration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Keeping multiple males without sufficient territory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e❌ Feeding an unsuitable diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49301310472331,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/blue-snakeskin-guppy-pairapex-aquatic-8822366_5cb0d611-3fe4-43f7-80aa-377b8219ba50.webp?v=1788399329","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/albino-polystigma","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}