Family:  Cichlidae

 

Sub Family: Neolamprologus

 

Origin: Lake Tanganyika / rift valley Africa

 

Max Size: 10 cm

 

Temperament: Generally peaceful community cichlid.

 

Sociability: Good social cichlid, can be kept in pairs, groups within a community setting of other Tanganyikans.

 

Environment:Rock dwelling cichlid, needs some form of cover such as caves or rockwork to feel secure and breed. PH 7.5 to 9.5 ideally above 7.8. and hardness of 12-16

 

Climate: 23-27 C

 

Diet: Feeds on Zooplankon in wild but will take general aquarium food such as flake, bloodworm, mysis, Daphnia, brineshrimp etc, live food as a treat and for conditioning.

 

Breeding: Cave brooder/substrate spawner, lays up to 100 eggs protected by both parents and juveniles if present.

 

Sexual Characteristics: Males have longer fin extensions and are generally larger.

 

Availability: Common beginner fish.

 

Further Information: These fish breed quite commonly are excellent parents and a joy to keep.