3x Rusty Springeri Cichlid 1.75″ – Colorful Freshwater FAST SHIP

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At Source Aquatics, we prioritize the safe transport of your Rusty Springeri (Iodotropheus sprengeri). Here are our shipping guidelines:

• 📦 Shipments are conducted on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays via FEDEX & UPS.
• 🕒 DOA Guarantee is applicable to next-day shipping, refunds less shipping costs.
• 🌡️ Temperature-appropriate packaging is used based on destination climate (local temperature info is helpful).
• 📆 We strive to avoid weekend shipping to minimize potential delays, depending on destination.

Your satisfaction and the health of the fish are our top priorities:

• 💸 Prompt refunds for DOA cases, less shipping costs.
• 🔄 Replacements where feasible.
• 🚚 Orders may take 2-3 business days to prepare for optimum quality.
• 💯 Full refunds for orders we cannot fulfill due to stock issues.

The Rusty Springeri, commonly known as the Rusty Cichlid, is a charming and durable addition to any Malawi cichlid community tank. Its distinct rusty orange coloration makes it a vibrant and eye-catching feature in the aquarium.

• Vivid rusty orange color that brightens up any aquarium
• Relatively peaceful demeanor, making it a great choice for community cichlid tanks
• Easy to care for, which suits both beginners and experienced aquarists
• Unique snout shape, which is both interesting and endearing

• Temperature: 74° – 80° F (23° – 27° C)
• pH: 7.5 – 8.5
• KH: 5-15 dKH
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons

• Diet: Omnivorous; enjoys a varied diet including algae, vegetable matter, and occasional meaty foods like brine shrimp.
• Social Behavior: Generally peaceful with other species but can be mildly territorial with those of similar size and habitat preference.
• Origin: Endemic to Lake Malawi, Africa
• Average Adult Size: 4 – 5 inches (10 – 12.5 cm)
• Average Purchase Size: 2 – 3 inches (5 – 7.6 cm)