Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)

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Lemon Cichlid

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Lemon Cichlid

Neolamprologus leleupi

95 Litres (25 US G.)

7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.0

24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

12-15 °d

1:2 M:F

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-10 years

Family

Cichlidae






Origin

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Like all African Cichlids, these are cave dwellers, and medium aggressive, can be kept with any African Lake Cichlids. They will show more aggression to other Cichlids of the yellowish shades. Not a community fish

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

High PH substrate like crushed coral, and water hardness at 8-20. They prefer 23.9-25.6°C (75-78°F) temperatures.

Behaviour

Aggressive cave dweller, territorial. Keep with lots of rocks and caves.

Identification

Long slender body, solid lemon yellow colour, with pointed facial features, very unlike other African Cichlid body styles.

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