{"product_id":"chindongo-saulosi-juvenile-unsexed-captive-bred","title":"Chindongo Saulosi — Juvenile, Unsexed (Captive Bred)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChindongo saulosi is one of Lake Malawi's most rewarding mbuna cichlids, and buying juveniles means you get to watch the transformation yourself. At this size, the fish are unsexed — both males and females show the warm yellow-gold coloration that's natural for juveniles and females of this species. As males mature, they'll gradually shift to a striking electric blue with bold black vertical barring. It's one of the most satisfying things to watch develop in your own tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese juveniles were bred and raised in my home fish room in Brookfield, Illinois, from a colony I've maintained and worked with for years. They are eating well, healthy, and ready to grow out in your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want fish that are already showing full color, see my Adult Male listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare at a glance:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank size: 30 gallons minimum; 55+ gallons recommended if raising a colony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 76–82°F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 7.8–8.5 (hard, alkaline water — Lake Malawi parameters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: High-quality cichlid flake or spirulina pellet. Primarily herbivorous — avoid high-protein foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Aggressive mbuna. Best kept in species-only or mbuna community setups with heavy rockwork. Plan for 1 male to 3–4 females in an established colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMax size: 3.5–4 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Monday through Wednesday only. Insulated foam box with heat or cold packs appropriate to your weather. Live arrival guaranteed — contact me within 2 hours of delivery with a photo if there's a problem and I'll make it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Approximately 1 inch\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aug’s Aquarium Co","offers":[{"title":"1 Fish","offer_id":45426254839917,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Fish","offer_id":45426254872685,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/augsaquariumco.com\/products\/chindongo-saulosi-juvenile-unsexed-captive-bred","provider":"Aug’s Aquarium Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}