Neolamprologus leleupi
Common Names: | Lemon Cichlid Lemon Yellow (Cichlid) |
Synonyms: | Lamprologus leleupi Lamprologus leleupi leleupi Neolamprologus leleupi leleupi |
Family: | Cichlidae |
Category: | Cichlids |
Distribution: | Africa; Lake Tanganyika, Africa. |
Main Ecosystem: | Rift Lake; Rift Lake |
Temperament: | Territorial; Territorial. |
Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
Care: | A greedy eater of any type of food, flake or frozen or live. It will bully and harass smaller and more timid fish. A large swimming space with a few large caves are recommended. Fine gravel or sand is advisable. A few hardy plants are also recommended. An easy fish to keep, but not suitable with more timid tank mates. |
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Potential Size: | Male: 10cm (3.9") Female: 10cm (3.9") |
Water Region: | All; All |
Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
Gender: | Very difficult to determine. The anal fin of a mature male will be longer than the female. |
Breeding: | The lemon cichlid is a cave breeder. Use hard water and a higher temperature of 26-29°C. The female will guard the eggs while the male guards the territory. Breeding pairs can be hard to match. |
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Comments: | Not recommended for beginners. |
Main Colours: | Yellow |
Markings: | No Markings |
Mouth: | Normal |
Tail: | Convex |
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Submitted By: | Adam |
Contributors: | Ca1t1ff, The Kapenta Kid |
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