{"product_id":"ngara-flame-tail-cichlids","title":"Ngara Flame Tail Cichlids","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Ngara Flame Tail Cichlid is a spectacular \u003cstrong\u003eLake Malawi Mbuna\u003c\/strong\u003e known for its deep blue body, dark barring and vibrant orange-red tail. Males can develop particularly intense colouration, making this a standout fish for a dedicated African cichlid aquarium.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive and territorial, these cichlids thrive in aquariums with plenty of rockwork, caves and broken sightlines. They are best kept with other compatible Lake Malawi Mbuna of similar size and temperament.\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\u003ePseudotropheus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. “Ngara”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 10–12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderately aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°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\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily herbivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquascape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockwork, caves and sandy substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big do Ngara Flame Tail Cichlids get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey typically reach around \u003cstrong\u003e10–12 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e when fully grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Ngara Flame Tail Cichlids aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Like many Mbuna, they can be territorial, particularly toward similar-looking males. Providing plenty of rockwork and adequate space helps distribute aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do they eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey benefit from a predominantly \u003cstrong\u003ealgae-based diet\u003c\/strong\u003e, including quality spirulina or herbivore pellets supplemented with suitable vegetable matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep them with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are best kept with other compatible Lake Malawi Mbuna rather than peaceful community fish. Choose tank mates carefully based on size, temperament and dietary requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them in an undersized aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMbuna are active and territorial. Adequate swimming space and extensive rockwork are important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding an unsuitable diet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA high-quality algae-based diet is important. Avoid making meaty foods the primary part of their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot providing enough rockwork\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaves and territories allow fish to establish boundaries and retreat from dominant individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMixing incompatible Mbuna\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid combining species with very similar appearance or highly incompatible temperaments, as this can increase aggression and hybridisation risk.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49308217475211,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/Ngara_Flametail_Peacock_2_Website.webp?v=1788499414","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/ngara-flame-tail-cichlids","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}