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Name
Scientific name
Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Five-barred Lamprologus
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The five-barred lamprologus, Neolamprologus tretocephalus, is an aggressive cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It lives in relatively shal…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 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
A pair
Community suitability
Not for a community
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It is usually found in relatively shallow waters, in both rocky areas and intermediate zones with scattered rocks over sandy bottoms.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres for a single mated pair.
Maintenance
Much of the aquarium should contain piles of rocks arranged to form caves with areas of open water between. A sandy substrate is best. Efficient filtration is …
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Offer a varied diet of meaty live and frozen foods and good quality cichlid pellets.
Behaviour and compatibility
An aggressive and territorial species whose tankmates should be chosen with care. It can be maintained successfully with other medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlid…
Sexual dimorphism
A difficult species to sex. Adult male fish do tend to grow larger than females, however.
Reproduction
Possible but infrequent in aquaria. Bi-parental cave spawner. We suggest the purchase of a group of young fish and allowing these to pair off naturally. Once a…
Notes
It can be distinguished from the similar N. sexfasciatus by the presence of only five, rather than six, vertical bars on it's flanks. It is not recommended for…
References
References
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