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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus helianthus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Sunflower Lamprologus
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
The sunflower lamprologus, Neolamprologus helianthus, is a cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, described from Kamakonde on the southwestern…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
80mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. The type locality is Kamakonde, towards the south end of the lake on the western shore.
Habitat
Rocky parts of the shoreline.
Aquarium size
30" x 12" x 12" (75cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 70 litres is ok for a single pair.
Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup. Fill the tank with piles of rock, arranged to form caves. A sandy substrate is preferable.
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Live and frozen foods should comprise a large proportion of the diet. Dried foods can be fed, but use these less often. Vegetable matter, such as spirulina or …
Behaviour and compatibility
A somewhat aggressive, territorial fish best maintained in a species tank. However, in large tanks it can be kept with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan …
Sexual dimorphism
Not at all easy to sex. Adult males tend to be larger than females.
Reproduction
Possible. Cave spawner. It's best to start with a group of at least six young fish, allowing these to pair off naturally. The spawning tank should be at least …
Notes
This stunning species was only described in 1997 and is included in the so-called "Brichardi complex", which also includes N. brichardi, crassus, falcicula, gr…
References
References
No references