{"product_id":"dovi-cichlid","title":"Dovi Cichlid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe Dovii Cichlid (Parachromis dovii), sometimes known as the Wolf Cichlid, is a Central American Cichlid found in lakes and rivers in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIt is one of the most popular fish kept by a large number of people due to its unique multicolored appearance. They are true predators and an interesting cichlid species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eII. You would love the fish because…\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids are brightly colored. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eMale cichlids feature a golden-yellow color pattern on a silver background with specks of purple, black, and blue. Female cichlids are frequently yellow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are versatile. They can live in water in the wild as well as in aquariums. When housed in an aquarium, though, they must be given sufficient care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids are territorial. These cichlids are considered the most vicious fish you can raise in an aquarium. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThey are extremely aggressive, intelligent, and capable of causing significant damage to other fish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003ePutting them in the same aquarium tank with other violent predators, such as the jaguar cichlid, is therefore not a good idea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhen properly cared for, Dovii Cichlids can live for 30 years or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids love to be alone in their tank. Dovii Cichlids like to live alone and only congregate when it's time to mate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids can reach a fairly great size of 24-30 inches when compared to other species (61-72 cm). Males are usually bigger than females.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eWhile the Dovii Cichlid is generally easy to care for, it may not be a good choice for an inexperienced aquarist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids, in general, require good care, particularly in the aquarium, to survive. To retain and care for these cichlid species, there are some important aspects concerning the Dovii Cichlid that must be understood and considered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids, like most cichlids, are highly territorial and aggressive in character. It's no surprise they're dubbed wolf cichlids. When these cichlid species breed, they become much more aggressive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eThe wolf cichlid has exceptionally keen fangs that they may use against you while working in the tank if they feel cornered or believe your hands are an adversary. As a result, one must be cautious near this fish species, as the bite of a wolf cichlid can be extremely painful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIII. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eDovii Cichlids are very aggressive. They're territorial and will attack other fish in the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eIV. Species compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eTheir aggressive nature, makes one keep these fish alone. They can be kept alongside other fish, but you must start them young. When young Dovii Cichlids are grown in a tank with other Dovii Cichlids, they rarely show symptoms of hostility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eV. How to feed this species?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"\u003eCichlids eat earthworms, bloodworms, krill, and even crickets, but as omnivores, they also require plant foods. Spirulina flakes, lettuce, broccoli, or shelled peas are excellent supplements that will help your fish survive common tank infections. Feed your red devil cichlid regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822692655265,"sku":"SFFDBXC171-Dovi Cichlid","price":600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/4646\/2625\/files\/350_dovi-cichlid.png?v=1773645582","url":"https:\/\/fish.splashyfin.com\/products\/dovi-cichlid","provider":"Splashy Fin Aquarium Bengaluru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}