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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…
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…
References
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