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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus callipterus
Described by
Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
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
Tank size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Temperature and pH
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
Not recorded
Supporting text
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 cm36 ∗ 12 ∗ 12 in - ~81 litres~21 US gal 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 °C75 – 81 °F 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…
References
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