{"product_id":"african-nyererei-red","title":"African Nyererei red","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"d4trym\" data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eAfrican Nyererei Red \/ Flameback Cichlid (Pundamilia nyererei)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eThe African Nyererei Red, also known as the Flameback Cichlid, is a stunning Lake Victoria species prized for its intense red, orange, and yellow coloration contrasted with bold black striping and iridescent blue highlights on the face. Its vibrant colors and active personality make it a standout centerpiece in any African cichlid aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eThis species is best suited for intermediate to experienced aquarists due to its semi-aggressive nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"616\" data-end=\"619\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1e9f84q\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"640\"\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vztari\" data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eTemperature: 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003cbr data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eIdeal range: 76–80°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ic44d2\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"718\"\u003epH: 7.5 – 8.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h9dhp2\" data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eWater Hardness: Moderate to hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1al0lz5\" data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eTank Size: Minimum 40 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a13bwu\" data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eGroup Size: Best kept in groups with more females than males\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"856\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"km3ghp\" data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Feeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eNyererei Cichlids are omnivores that thrive on a balanced diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"961\"\u003eStaple Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wqsis1\" data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"994\"\u003eHigh-quality cichlid pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eProtein \/ Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hnerks\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eFrozen bloodworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1z0fio7\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eBrine shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ojq3zs\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eKrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1090\"\u003eSupplemental Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v8x95u\" data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eSpirulina-based foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1118\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003eFeeding Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1m8sjr9\" data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eFeed 1–2 times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bp9us2\" data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003eProvide a varied diet for maximum color and health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c0gyi9\" data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eAvoid overfeeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1242\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1c9y1td\" data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1268\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; 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