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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus buescheri
Described by
Authority Staeck, Year 1983, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Striped Lamprologus
Photograph credits
All 3 credited
Summary
The striped lamprologus, Neolamprologus buescheri, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found around the southern part of the lake. One…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
70mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–28°C, pH 8.5–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Named after Heinz H. Büscher, who discovered it in 1982.
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is found from Tembwe II on the western coast all around the southern part of the lake up to Samazi on the eastern side.
Habitat
It inhabits areas of deep water with rock piles and a sandy substrate between 15 and 40 metres in depth.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~103 litres is suitable for a single male and several females.
Maintenance
It is vital that lots of caves and hiding places are provided for subdominant fish. Much of the aquarium should therefore consist of piles of rockwork. A sandy…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 28 °C pH: 8.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Tank-bred N. buescheri take dried foods such as pellets and flake readily. Wild-caught fish can be fussy at first, but soon move on to dried foods. Live and fr…
Behaviour and compatibility
An aggressive and territorial species that is best kept in a species tank. However, in large tanks it can be maintained successfully with other small to medium…
Sexual dimorphism
Monomorphic; difficult to sex by external characteristics as males and females look identical. However the aggressive nature of male fish allows them to be sex…
Reproduction
Not easy, due to the violent nature of dominant fish. Cave spawner. If you can buy sexed fish then try to get a single male and several females. If this is not…
Notes
Not recommended for the beginner N. buescheri is one of the most aggressive small cichlids in the hobby. Several geographical morphs are available, including "…
References
References
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