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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus signatus
Described by
Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Neolamprologus signatus is a shell-brooding cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, known from Moba in DR Congo south to Cape Kapembwa in Zambi…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
55mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
Temperature 23–27°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
DR Congo, Zambia
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is known from Moba in DR Congo south to Cape Kapembwa in Zambia.
Habitat
It inhabits fairly deep water around the shoreline in areas with a soft substrate, where the empty shells of snails collect.
Aquarium size
18" x 12" x 12" (45cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 40 litres for a pair or trio. 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 sh…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C73 – 81 °F pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
Live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet, although dried foods are usually accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species that will defend its shell and the small territory around it vigorously. It can be combined with species that inhabit other areas of the …
Sexual dimorphism
Males grow larger than females and have distinct vertical barring on the flanks, which is lacking in females.
Reproduction
Possible. Shell brooder. It may breed in a community situation but if you want to raise a full brood of these a species tank is best. Set up the aquarium as su…
Notes
Not written yet
References
References
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