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Fenestratus Cichlid - 7cm (Vieja fenestratus) (Live Fish)

Name: Fenestratus Cichlid - 7cm (Vieja fenestratus) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-FENESTRATUS-CICHLID-1PK
Price: 17.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

$17.50 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

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Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

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Fenestratus Cichlids are striking freshwater fish with a silvery to olive-gray body accented by dark vertical markings and subtle blue-green iridescence. Their elongated, laterally compressed bodies, pointed fins, and distinctive facial features give them a bold and elegant appearance.

Common names: Fenestratus Cichlid, Fenestratus, Malawi Fenestratus
Scientific name: Protomelas fenestratus
Approximate size: 12–14 cm
Temperament: Semi-aggressive; males can be territorial, especially when breeding
Recommended tank size: 200 L+
Diet: Omnivorous/micro-predatory; quality cichlid pellets, flakes, brine shrimp, daphnia, mysis, and other small foods
Origin: Lake Malawi, East Africa
Basic care information: A Lake Malawi haplochromine cichlid known for its window-like body pattern. It is a substrate-feeder that sifts or blows away sand to uncover insect larvae and small crustaceans. Provide fine sand, open swimming areas, and rockwork or caves for shelter. Maintain stable temperatures around 23–27°C and hard, alkaline water with a pH around 7.8–8.5. Keep with similarly sized Lake Malawi cichlids and provide adequate space to reduce territorial aggression. Males develop stronger blue coloration as they mature and become dominant.