{"product_id":"yellow-jacket-cichlid-parachromis-friedrichsthalii","title":"Yellow Jacket Cichlid (Parachromis friedrichsthalii)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Jacket Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachromis friedrichsthalii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yellow Jacket Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Central America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10–12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 125 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–82°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7.0–8.0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivore \/ Omnivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Jacket Cichlid (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParachromis friedrichsthalii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking Central American predator known for its intense yellow coloration covered with bold black markings. As the fish matures, its contrasting pattern and powerful body shape become increasingly impressive, making it an excellent centerpiece for a large aggressive cichlid setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYellow Jackets are territorial and can become highly aggressive, particularly as they mature or begin breeding. Tankmates should be carefully selected and consist of similarly sized, robust fish capable of defending themselves. Plenty of space, rocks, driftwood, and visual barriers are recommended to establish territories and reduce aggression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cichlids are enthusiastic feeders and should receive a varied diet of quality carnivore or cichlid pellets supplemented with foods such as shrimp, krill, insects, and other protein-rich offerings. With proper care, the Yellow Jacket develops into an exceptionally colorful and imposing display fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"2.5 inches","offer_id":46594505179332,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/5286\/6500\/files\/B374F5CD-4E7E-405E-BFEF-336FF423F588.jpg?v=1788106396","url":"https:\/\/www.predatoryfins.com\/products\/yellow-jacket-cichlid-parachromis-friedrichsthalii","provider":"Predatory Fins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}