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Name

Scientific name

Tanganicodus irsacae

Described by

Authority Poll, Year 1950

Family

Cichlidae

Summary

Tanganicodus irsacae is a goby cichlid endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika, living among pebbles and rocks in water under 1 met…

Size and aquarium

Maximum size

70mm, standard length

Tank size

Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm

Water

Temperature and pH

Temperature 24–28°C, pH 8–9

Hardness

8–25dGH

Conductivity

Not recorded

Behaviour

Temperament

Territorial

Social needs

Not recorded

Community suitability

Not recorded

Where it lives

Countries

Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania

Supporting text

Etymology

Not written yet

Distribution

Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, in the northern part of the lake.

Habitat

It inhabits the direct shoreline in water of less than 1 metre in depth, usually being found amongst pebbles and rocks.

Aquarium size

75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm30 ∗ 12 ∗ 12 in - ~68 litres~18 US gal.

Maintenance

Use piles of rocks and pebbles to form caves and hiding places. A sandy substrate is best. Algal growth should be encouraged and strong lighting is recommended…

Water conditions

Temperature: 24 – 28 °C75 – 82 °F pH: 8.0-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H

Diet

Vegetable matter such as blanched spinach or spirulina flake should form the basis of the diet. This can be supplemented with small live and frozen foods. It s…

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Behaviour and compatibility

A territorial species but should not be kept with large or boisterous fish such as mbuna. Good tankmates are species inhabiting different areas of the aquarium…

Sexual dimorphism

Difficult to sex. Adult males tend to be larger than females, and sometimes also have slightly longer pelvic fins.

Reproduction

Difficult. Bi-parental mouthbrooder. We suggest the purchase of a group of young fish and allowing these to pair off naturally. Once a pair forms, the other fi…

Notes

This is one of the so-called Tanganyikan Goby Cichlids. They occur only in the upper few feet of water around rocky shores, also known as the surge zone, where…

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