(Please note that the fish shown in the photo is only a representative of what an adult specimen would look like. The color may vary based on the age and sex of the fish you receive.)
Scientific Name: Neolamprologus leleupi
Common Name: Lemon Cichlid, Leleupi Cichlid
Adult Size: 3 - 4 inches
Life Expectancy: 8 - 10 years
Habitat: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Ideal Tank Conditions:
- Temperature Range: 78°F
- pH Range: 7.8 - 8.6
- Water Hardness: 8 - 12
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet & Nutrition: Carnivore; feed high-quality pellets, live or frozen foods such as brine shrimp, small fish, and insect larvae.
Breeding & Spawning: Egg layers and mouth brooders and form matriarchal families. One of the easiest mouthbrooders to breed.
Gender: Males are typically larger, and during breeding, they may exhibit more intense coloration.
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Freshwater Compatibility Chart
