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Red Chromide Cichlid
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Red Chromide Cichlid

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Best for: Peaceful community Adult size: Varies by specimen Suggested tank: 10+ gallons
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$10.99 $13.99 Save $3.00
Orders are carefully prepared for 3–5 business days before shipping. Final shipping options are shown before payment.

🚚 Overnight Live Delivery
$49.99 under $150, $39.99 from $150–$199.99, and FREE on live fish orders $200+.

📦 Packed for safe arrival
Includes insulated packaging, oxygen-filled bags, temperature protection when needed, handling, and current carrier surcharges.

🐟 Live Arrival Guarantee
If your fish arrives dead, we may issue store credit or a refund for the affected fish at our discretion.

⏱ Processing + transit timing
Live fish orders ship Monday–Wednesday after 3–5 business days of processing. Overnight transit begins after your order leaves our facility.

Trusted live fish shipping Prepared with oxygen-filled bags, insulated boxes, and careful timing for safer arrival.
Size
Current batch note

Fish are selected from our current batch inventory. Size may vary slightly, but we always send healthy, properly developed fish.

Get more value from Overnight Live Delivery

Most customers add a few compatible fish, plants, or supplies so the shipment feels more worthwhile.

How live fish are packed for safe arrival

See the oxygen, insulation, and temperature protection used for live fish shipments.

✔ Oxygen-filled bags to support overnight transit
✔ Insulated packaging to help stabilize temperature
✔ Heat or cold packs when weather calls for them
✔ Overnight delivery to reduce travel stress

Ordering fish online? We pack live fish using oxygen-filled bags, insulation, and temperature protection when needed.

See how live fish are packed & shipped
What happens after you order?
  1. We prepare your order for 3–5 business days.
  2. Your fish are packed with oxygen, insulation, and temperature protection when needed.
  3. Orders ship Monday–Wednesday in the next safe live-fish shipping window.
  4. Tracking is emailed once your order ships.
Why customers love it

Add instant color and movement to your tank.

  • ✔ Adds color, movement, or utility to the aquarium
  • ✔ Pairs well with compatible tankmates or plants
  • ✔ Packed carefully for the next live-fish shipping window
Complete the tank

Most customers pair fish with plants, cleanup crew, or food to build a better order.

Cleanup Crew Easy Plants Food & Care Compatible Fish

RED-CHROMIDE-S

Deep-dive product guide

Everything to know before this goes in your aquarium

A standout freshwater species chosen for color, movement, personality, and long-term display value.

Care LevelModerate
TemperamentSemi-aggressive / territorial
Water TypeFreshwater
Tank ZoneMid-water
Current SizeJuvenile / ready-to-grow size
Adult SizeSee species profile below
pH Range6.5 - 7.5
Minimum Tank10+ gallons

Why hobbyists want this species

A standout freshwater species chosen for color, movement, personality, and long-term display value.
  • A strong visual centerpiece that adds movement and personality to the tank.
  • Best when matched with compatible tankmates and stable water parameters.
  • Arrives ready to settle in with species-appropriate acclimation and care.

Care, setup & compatibility

DietHigh-quality prepared foods, frozen foods, and species-appropriate treats.
ActivityBest with similarly sized, non-aggressive tankmates unless otherwise noted.
GH / KHGH 6 - 15 dGH · KH 3 - 10 dKH
Arrival NotesActive and alert when settled in.

What to expect on arrival

Individual fish may vary slightly in color, size, and pattern from photos shown.

  • Professionally packed with temperature protection when needed.
  • Overnight Live Delivery is $49.99 under $150, $39.99 from $150–$199.99, and FREE on live fish orders $200+.
  • Color and confidence often improve as the animal settles into a stable tank.

Why hobbyists love this fish

Fast reassurance before the setup recommendations below
  • Active and colorful in peaceful community aquariums
  • Great visual centerpiece for planted or mixed community tanks
  • Best kept with compatible tankmates and stable water parameters
  • Beginner friendly when matched to the right tank size
  • Ships ready to settle in with species-appropriate acclimation and care

Build your tank around a fish that arrives the right way

Use the steps below to turn one fish into a safer, more complete order that makes the shipping value feel worth it.
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Step 3 · Add plants
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Step 4 · Add equipment, heater & care
Hygger Aquarium Heater, HG998 - HG998-100W (for 30 Gallon)
Step 4 · Add equipment, heater & care Hygger Aquarium Heater, HG998 - HG998-100W (for 30 Gallon) $34.99
Hygger Sapphire Aquarium Air Pump, HG037 - 2W Single for 5-30 Gal.
Step 4 · Add equipment, heater & care Hygger Sapphire Aquarium Air Pump, HG037 - 2W Single for 5-30 Gal. $23.99
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Red Chromide Cichlid

From box to tank: proof your fish arrive safely

Real packing and arrival proof — from insulated bagging to fish settling in and swimming comfortably after delivery.

Each fish is double-bagged and packed to reduce leaks, stress, and transit risk.
Each bag is sealed and locked into insulated packaging before it leaves our facility.
Heat or cold protection is added as needed to keep the shipment stable in transit.
Your order arrives insulated, protected, and ready for careful acclimation.
Before → after: packed carefully in the box, then ready for acclimation at delivery.
Before → after: insulated through transit so the order arrives in stronger condition.
After arrival: fish are acclimated gently into their new home.
After arrival: active, healthy fish swimming comfortably in the tank.

📦 Out of Stock Policy

Occasionally, an item may go out of stock after your order is placed. If this occurs, we will ship the available items in your order without delay.

  • 💳 The out-of-stock item will be automatically refunded to your original payment method.
  • ⏳ If you prefer to wait for restock (typically within 1 week), please contact us within 24 hours of placing your order.

We do not substitute items without prior customer approval.