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3 Peru Festivum Small CICHLID Beautiful Freshwater Aquarium Live Fish

$30.87

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🎨 Mesonauta Festivus – The Festive Cichlid!

The Mesonauta Festivus, also known as the Flag Cichlid or Festive Cichlid, is a beautiful and peaceful species admired for its striking colors and calm demeanor. This cichlid’s subtle yet festive pattern of bold vertical stripes and earthy tones makes it a wonderful addition to any peaceful community aquarium. At its small size, the Mesonauta Festivus is perfect for aquarists seeking a unique, elegant fish. 🎨

Current Size: Small

Key Features:

  • Scientific Name: Mesonauta festivus
  • Size at Maturity: Up to 6 inches
  • Tank Size: Minimum of 40 gallons
  • Temperament: Peaceful; ideal for community tanks with other calm species
  • Diet: Omnivorous – flakes, pellets, live/frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp
  • Water Parameters: pH 6.0-7.5, temperature 75-82°F
  • Compatibility: Ideal for peaceful community tanks

The Mesonauta Festivus thrives in well-planted aquariums with plenty of hiding spots such as driftwood and rock formations. Known for their shy, peaceful nature, these cichlids are excellent tankmates for other non-aggressive fish. Their bold vertical stripes and graceful swimming style add a touch of elegance to any aquarium, making them a favorite among aquarists. 🌿


Shipping Information 📦

  • We Ship on Mondays and Wednesdays to ensure your Festivus Cichlid arrives safely and promptly. 🚚
  • Heat Packs or Cold Packs will be included depending on the destination. To help us choose the right packaging, feel free to include a note with the temperature in your area at checkout. ❄️🔥
  • To avoid delays or extended weekend holds, we aim to ship at the start of the week, but timing may depend on your location. 🗓️

DOA Guarantee (Dead on Arrival) ✅

At Source Aquatics, we stand by the quality of our fish and your satisfaction. In the rare case of a DOA:

  • Photos Required: Please send photos of the fish in its sealed bag within 2 hours of the delivery timestamp. Afterward, take a photo of the fish on a napkin or paper towel. 📸
  • Refund Policy: DOA refunds apply only to the fish, not the shipping costs. We ship your order as quickly as possible, but sometimes it may take 2-3 business days to prepare.

Out of Stock? No Problem! 🐟

If we’re out of stock after you’ve placed your order, you have options:

  1. Choose a Replacement Fish from our collection.
  2. Wait Until It’s Back in Stock – we’ll notify you as soon as it is available.
  3. Request a Full Refund – we value transparency and will make it right. 💯

Order your Small Mesonauta Festivus today and bring a touch of calm beauty to your aquarium! We look forward to providing you with the best shopping experience at Source Aquatics. 🌿🐠

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Why buy from us?

At Source Aquatics, we take pride in delivering healthy, vibrant tropical fish and aquatic plants straight from our farm to your door. 

With over 25 years of experience, we ensure top-quality care, expert packaging, and a Live Arrival Guarantee so you can shop with confidence. Our hand-selected fish and plants are sourced from trusted breeders and aquaculture farms, ensuring you receive disease-free, thriving livestock every time. Plus, we offer competitive prices, fast shipping, and outstanding customer support—because your aquarium deserves the best. 

Trust Source Aquatics for quality, reliability, and a passion for aquatic life!

Question

Frequently Asked

1. What is the process for ordering live tropical fish from Source Aquatics?

Ordering from Source Aquatics is simple. Browse our selection of tropical fish, add your chosen items to your cart, and proceed to checkout. We’ll carefully pack and ship your fish to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your aquarium.

Most fish you receive will not look exactly like the photos on our website upon unboxing. Fish can change in appearance due to mood, age, gender, and social status. It’s completely normal for fish to lose color during shipping, often appearing pale or faded upon arrival.

The pictures on our website serve as examples only and may showcase fully mature, brightly colored fish or juveniles that have not yet developed their adult coloration. Some species also have significant differences between males and females, with females often displaying less vibrant colors.

We strongly encourage you to research the species before ordering to better understand how their appearance may change as they mature. If you have any questions about how a specific fish may look, feel free to review the provided species information or contact us directly for further clarification.

We take great care in packing and shipping our fish. Each fish is placed in an oxygenated bag and insulated packaging to maintain the appropriate temperature during transit. We also include heat or cold packs as needed to ensure the fish’s well-being.

We usually take about 2-4 days to select and pack your fish, you’ll get a notification when it ships along with tracking info. Sometimes, the fish may not be looking 100% the day of shipping. If this is the case we will cancel the order and issue a full refund or if possible allow for you to substitute with another fish. 

Yes, we offer a Live Arrival Guarantee if you choose OVERNIGHT SHIPPING ONLY. We guarantee that your fish will arrive alive and healthy. If you experience any issues with the condition of your fish upon arrival, please refer to our refund and return policy for guidance on how to proceed.