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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus similis
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
Neolamprologus similis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, and one of the less frequently seen shelldwellers in t…
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 areas around the shoreline with a soft substrate, where the empty shells of snails collect.
Aquarium size
A tank measuring 18" x 12" x 12" (45cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 40 litres is big enough for a pair. A larger space is needed if you want to keep a colony of these.
Maintenance
Provide large open areas of fine sand, to which is added plenty of empty snail shells (see breeding section below). Add more shells than there are individual f…
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. Dried foods are usually accepted, but should never be fed exclusively.
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species that will defend its shell and surrounding small territory with real venom. It can be combined with other species that inhabit other area…
Sexual dimorphism
Not easy to sex when young but adult males are considerably larger than females. Males may also develop a small nuchal hump as they mature.
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
N. similis is one of the less frequently seen shelldwellers in the hobby but has no less personality than its cousins. The territories it establishes are very …
References
References
No references