Family	Poeciliidae
Origin	South America
Social	Shoaling
Breeding	Livebearers
Care Level	Easy
pH LevelAquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	7.0 – 8.0
GH LevelGH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	8 – 12 dGH
KH LevelKH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	10 – 15 dKH
TemperatureIdeal temperature needed for fish	22°C – 28°C
Life Span	2 – 3 Years

Family	Cichlidae
Origin	Lake Malawi
Social	Semi-Aggressive
Breeding	Maternal Mouthbrooder
Care Level	Intermediate
pH LevelAquarium pH measures water acidity/alkalinity. 7 is neutral. Fish have pH preferences; maintain ideal levels for their health and stability.	7.5 – 8.5
GH LevelGH (General Hardness) in aquariums measures minerals like calcium and magnesium. It affects fish health by showing water\'s mineral content.	8.4 – 19.5 dGH
KH LevelKH (Carbonate Hardness) in an aquarium stabilizes pH. It acts like a shield, keeping the water conditions just right for fish.	8 – 12 dKH
TemperatureIdeal temperature needed for fish	24°C – 26°C
Life Span	10 Years

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