{"product_id":"hongi-cichlid-labidochromis-hongi","title":"Hongi Cichlid (Labidochromis Hongi)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin:1em 0\"\u003eThe Hongi Cichlid, also known as the Red Top Hongi, is a vibrant and striking Mbuna freshwater fish native to Lake Malawi. Mature specimens display a prominent blue body highlighted by vivid orange to red fin accents, bringing lively color to any aquarium setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:1em 0\"\u003eThese active fish thrive best alongside compatible tank mates such as other Mbuna cichlids, including Yellow Labs and Zebras. Reaching adult sizes up to 12.7 cm for males, they adapt well to varied diets consisting of quality flakes, frozen, and live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25em 0 0.5em\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;outline:none;background:none;table-layout:fixed;margin:0 0 1em\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eLabidochromis hongi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eRed Top Hongi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eMax Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003e12.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eFlake, live, frozen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003eAggressive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0.75em 0.4em 0;opacity:0.65;vertical-align:top\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0.4em 0;vertical-align:top\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25em 0 0.5em\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:1em 0\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Labidochromis hongi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Lake Malawi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifespan: 10 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax Size: 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood: Flake, live, frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25em 0 0.5em\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:1em 0\"\u003eBest kept in an African cichlid setup with other Mbuna species such as Yellow Labs and Zebras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;outline:none;background:none;table-layout:fixed;margin:0\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:1.25em 0 0.5em\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.pu-faq[open]\u003esummary .pu-faq-c{transform:rotate(180deg)}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"pu-table\" style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:separate;border-spacing:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;outline:none;background:none;table-layout:fixed;margin:0 0 1em\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding:0.45em 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the maximum size of a Hongi Cichlid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width:1em;height:1em;flex:none;opacity:0.6;transition:transform 0.15s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4em 0 0\"\u003eHongi Cichlid males reach a maximum size of up to 12.7 cm (5 inches), while females typically grow to about 7.6 cm (3 inches).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding:0.45em 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tank mates are compatible with this species?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width:1em;height:1em;flex:none;opacity:0.6;transition:transform 0.15s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4em 0 0\"\u003eThey do best when housed with other Mbuna cichlids, such as Yellow Labs and Zebras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.16);border-bottom:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,currentColor 12%,transparent)\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding:0.45em 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should Hongi Cichlids be fed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width:1em;height:1em;flex:none;opacity:0.6;transition:transform 0.15s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4em 0 0\"\u003eHongi Cichlids accept a varied diet including quality flake foods, frozen food, and live food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"border:0;padding:0\"\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"pu-faq\" style=\"padding:0.45em 0\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:10px;list-style:none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the typical lifespan of this cichlid?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" class=\"pu-faq-c\" style=\"width:1em;height:1em;flex:none;opacity:0.6;transition:transform 0.15s\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M6 9l6 6l6 -6\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:0.4em 0 0\"\u003eWith proper water conditions and care, Hongi Cichlids have a lifespan of up to 10 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