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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus fasciatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Barred Lamprologus
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The barred lamprologus, Neolamprologus fasciatus, is a predatory cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, living mainly in rocky areas. Its late…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 90 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It generally occurs in rocky areas but also may be found in shallow waters around the water's edge.
Aquarium size
90 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~103 litres.
Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium. A sandy substrate is preferable.
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Most live and frozen foods are readily accepted. Dried foods are rarely accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
Although it is a territorial species, it is generally peaceful towards fish it can't fit into its mouth and is a good addition to a Tanganyikan community. Suit…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown. It appears that the sexes are identical physically.
Reproduction
Not achieved in aquaria. It is known to spawn in caves and also in snail shells in nature.
Notes
N. fasciatus is a predator by nature and its body shape has been adapted to allow it to enter small crevices and gaps in the rockwork of Lake Tanganyika to pre…
References
References
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