{"product_id":"albino-blue-dolphin","title":"Albino Blue Dolphin","description":"\u003cp\u003e4' to 4.5'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Albino Blue Dolphin Cichlid is a rare and highly attractive color morph of the Blue Dolphin Cichlid, recognized for its pale cream, white, and soft yellow coloration combined with the distinctive body shape of the species. Unlike the wild-type form, which displays a metallic blue body, the albino morph lacks dark melanin pigmentation, resulting in a light, luminous appearance and characteristic pink to ruby-red eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cichlid possesses a deep, laterally compressed body and the prominent rounded nuchal hump, or forehead \"bump,\" that gives the species its dolphin-like profile. The body coloration ranges from ivory white to creamy yellow, with some specimens developing subtle peach, gold, or light blue iridescent highlights under aquarium lighting. The fins are generally translucent to pale yellow and may exhibit a delicate sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles display a smoother head profile, while mature males develop a larger and more pronounced nuchal hump as they age. Adult specimens typically reach 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) in length, making them one of the larger cichlids from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLake Malawi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The albino coloration accentuates the species' graceful contours and gives the fish a striking, almost glowing appearance in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its impressive size, the Albino Blue Dolphin Cichlid is generally peaceful compared to many African cichlids and thrives in spacious aquariums with stable water conditions and compatible tank mates. Its unique combination of elegant body shape, bright albino coloration, and gentle demeanor makes it a prized specimen among African cichlid enthusiasts and collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stellar Cichlids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358126850210,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0640\/7913\/4882\/files\/IMG_6852_1.jpg?v=1782169243","url":"https:\/\/stellarcichlid.com\/products\/albino-blue-dolphin","provider":"Stellar Cichlids","version":"1.0","type":"link"}