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Name

Scientific name

Neolamprologus callipterus

Described by

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Family

Cichlidae

Common names

Not recorded

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Summary

Neolamprologus callipterus is a shell-brooding cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, in which males grow many times larger than females. Male…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

150mm, standard length

Aquarium size

Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Water conditions

Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.5–9

Hardness

10–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries, regions, rivers and lakes

Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika

Writing

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Habitat

It inhabits the transition zone where rocky shores give way to open waters. These areas are characterised by scattered piles of rocks.

Aquarium size

90 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~81 litres is suitable for a single male with a group of 5-6 females.

Maintenance

The aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form hiding places. Leave some areas of open water between these. The substrate should be sandy and the …

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 10-25°H

Diet

N. callipterus will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet.

Behaviour and compatibility

Males of the species are territorial and aggressive and should only be combined with other species in a big tank. Choose similarly-sized tankmates that occupy …

Sexual dimorphism

Males grow many times larger and may weigh over 20 times more than females.

Reproduction

Possible. Polygamous shell brooder. It may breed in the community aquarium but if you want to raise a full brood of these, a separate tank should be used. Set …

Notes

In nature, the spawning nests of large male fish may measure several meters across and contain hundreds of snail shells. Interestingly, when they are protectin…

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