Standard aquarium sand or gravel can be used, but crushed coral, coral sand or crushed oyster shell will help maintain the proper pH and alkalinity to support good health and color in your African cichlids. Color enhancing bulbs can help accent your fishes' natural colors but are not essential. Live plants are not part of an African cichlid display and the fish prefer more subdued light, making standard aquarium lighting more than adequate. Because most African cichlids are territorial, the aquarium should have a large bottom area relative to its volume. moori will need an aquarium of at least 125 gallons as adults. Dwarf Julidochromis, Lamprologus and Neolamprologus from Lake Tanganyika can be kept in aquariums of 20 to 30 gallons. If you're looking for brightly colored freshwater fish with loads of personality, African Rift Lake Cichlids might be just the fish for you! AquariumД¬hoose an aquarium of at least 75 gallons for a mixed community of Mbuna rock dwellers, Peacock cichlids and other medium sized species. Most Rift Lake Cichlids originate in Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika, with a few species native to Lake Victoria in East Central Africa. Their colors rival those of many saltwater fish, and their elaborate mating and brood care behavior are fascinating to watch. You should be home to accept your package on arrival.African Rift Lake Cichlids are among the most colorful, active and hardy freshwater fish in the aquarium hobby. We will not assume responsibility for fish killed as a result of the customer not being available to accept the delivery on the first attempt. We work very hard to make sure that you receive your fish alive and we want your fish to have a long, happy life in your tank, however it has to make financial sense for us in the end. Buyer is responsible for the shipping of any replacement fish. Email us at with a brief description of your problem with photographs of Dead Fish attached.ДЇrom there, we will either offer to refund the cost of the fish, or issue credit towards a future purchase, SHIPPING IS NON REFUNDABLE. Please take a picture for us showing the loss in an UNOPENED BAG- it can just be a picture taken with your smart phone. IN ORDER FOR US TO HONOR A DOA CLAIM, YOU MUST CONTACT US WITHIN 2 HOURS OF THE PACKAGE BEING DELIVERED (WE WILL USE THE TIME PROVIDED BY THE CARRIER ON THE TRACKING). You should have your tracking number ready when reaching out to the shipping carrier.Д¬ontact us as soon as possible. Please remember that the delivery of your order is the responsibility of the shipping carrier (USPS, FedEx, OnTrac )Once a package leaves our fulfillment center, you must reach out directly to the shipping carrier selected during checkout to resolve delivery issues. It is best to have someone home when the fish arrives, so that your package does not sit outside your door in the hot or cold weather. We package them with pure oxygen and pack them in insulated boxes. Then, you can track your fish on the web and know an estimated arrival day. You will receive a tracking number by email from us when your fish has been packed and prepared for shipment. We also have a longer wait for Plant orders at this time. Please allow up to 10 days for your order to ship out. Slight delay in shipping expected due to Covid-19 & Shipping Services high volume. We ship fish out everyday of the week besides Sunday (depending on your location) In most cases, we do NOT ship, Friday or Weekends. Claims will only be valid if product was purchased directly from Coast Gem USA Remember, if you have any questions about these guarantee details, please ask us before ordering.We ship healthy fish, once they are in your system, their continued good health is your responsibility. Once fish is added to your aquarium, we are not responsible for sudden deaths or illnesses.Buyer is responsible for the shipping of any replacement fish.We will check the timestamp of the tracking number to confirm the time of delivery. To be eligible to receive credit, you must email us at and include a photo of the dead product in an unopened bag. Losses must be reported to Coast Gem USA within 2 hours of receiving the shipment.This credit is for the product only and does not cover shipping or packaging costs. Coast Gem USA will issue a credit towards your next purchase for the purchase amount of product that is DOA.

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