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Name
Scientific name
Lestradea perspicax
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Lestradea perspicax is a cichlid endemic to the northern end of Lake Tanganyika, where it inhabits shallow water over sandy substrates. The…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
135mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.8–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the northern end of Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It inhabits areas of shallow water with sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
Set up the aquarium with large piles of rocks arranged to form caves, large areas of open water for swimming and a sandy substrate, as this species tends to si…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.8-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
L. perspicax will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet.
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful. Do not keep with boisterous species such as Mbuna. Good tankmates include Julidochromis, Neolamprologus and Xenotilapia species.
Sexual dimorphism
Tricky to sex. Males grow slightly larger than females and have two distinct lines on the dorsal fin. Females usually have only one line.
Reproduction
Not achieved in aquaria but is known to be a maternal mouthbrooder in nature.
Notes
There is some confusion regarding the taxonomy of this species and its congener L. stappersi. L. stappersi was originally regarded as a subspecies of perspicax…
References
References
No references