{"product_id":"african-auratus-albino","title":"African Auratus Albino","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"9u3cme\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eAlbino Auratus Cichlid (Melanochromis auratus)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"415\"\u003eThe Albino Auratus Cichlid is a striking variation of the classic African Auratus, featuring a pale cream to yellow body with bold orange striping and distinctive red eyes. Native to Lake Malawi, this fish is known for its vibrant coloration, strong personality, and active behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eIt is best suited for experienced aquarists due to its aggressive and territorial nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9f84q\" data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"532\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"779\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vztari\" data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eTemperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"568\"\u003eIdeal range: 76–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ic44d2\" data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"610\"\u003epH: 7.5 – 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9dhp2\" data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"647\"\u003eWater Hardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nq347s\" data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"701\"\u003eTank Size: Minimum 40 gallons (larger for groups)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p80h8\" data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"779\"\u003eGroup Size: Best kept in species-only or carefully planned cichlid setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"784\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km3ghp\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; 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