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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus multifasciatus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Neolamprologus multifasciatus is a shell-brooding cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, and probably the smallest known cichlid species. It l…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
45mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 24–27°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
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It inhabits fairly deep water around the shoreline. These areas are characterised by soft substrates, where the empty shells of snails collect.
Aquarium size
18" x 12" x 12" (45cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 40 litres for a pair. A larger tank is required for a colony.
Maintenance
The aquarium should have large open areas of sandy substrate, to which should be added a good number of empty snail shells (see breeding section below). More s…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C75 – 81 °F pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet, although dried foods are usually accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial fish that will defend its shell and the small territory around it vigorously. It can be combined with other species that inhabit other areas with…
Sexual dimorphism
Not easy to sex when young but adult males are considerably larger than females. They also have slightly more intense colouration and a reddish tint to the upp…
Reproduction
Quite easy. Shell brooder. It may breed in the community tank but if you want to raise a full brood of these, a separate tank should be used. Set it up as sugg…
Notes
This is probably the smallest known cichlid species and exhibits truly fascinating behaviour. The territories it establishes are very small, usually measuring …
References
References
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