{"product_id":"african-moori","title":"African Moori","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1r281of\" data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eAfrican Moorii \/ Blue Dolphin Cichlid (Cyrtocara moorii)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eThe African Moorii, commonly known as the Blue Dolphin Cichlid, is a stunning freshwater fish recognized for its bright blue coloration and distinctive rounded forehead, often called a “nuchal hump.” Its calm appearance and graceful swimming make it a standout centerpiece in African cichlid aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eDespite being a cichlid, it is one of the more peaceful species from Lake Malawi when kept in proper conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9f84q\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"599\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vztari\" data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eTemperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eIdeal range: 76–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ic44d2\" data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"677\"\u003epH: 7.5 – 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9dhp2\" data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eWater Hardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cwohnp\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"748\"\u003eTank Size: Minimum 55 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lggwir\" data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eGroup Size: Best kept in groups or with compatible cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km3ghp\" data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; 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