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Lamprologus speciosus
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| Lamprologus speciosus | |
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| Lamprologus Speciosus Breeding Pair | |
| Species | Lamprologus Speciosus |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 2.362 in
4-6 cm (1.6-2.4") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.4 - 9 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
7-30 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Black Occy
[edit] Synonyms
- Lamprologus Ocellatus "Black"
[edit] Sexing
- Very difficult to sex visually. Once the Alpha male has been established, sub dominant males can often act like a female. Mature males are larger than females
- Juveniles : Males grow faster and the lips look bigger and thicker. This can be noticed around 3-3.5cm (1.2-1.4") mark.
- Sub-Adults : Females are much more aggressive. When a shell has been chosen, she would never leave that site while the males will often wonder around the tank.
- Females will also turn half orange/yellow (front half of the body) when fighting amongst females and when they are sexually active.
- Males can do this but rarely. The colouration isn't as intense as the female and would only be for a few seconds.
- Generally an adults will attain the following size.
- Males around 6cm
- Females around 4.5cm
[edit] Tank compatibility
- These shelldwelling Cichlids display conspecific aggression which is extremely high amongst females. Contrary to popular belief, they are relatively peaceful towards other tank mates, however they will defend their territories aggressively.
[edit] Diet
- Not a fussy eater.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Tanganyikan set up is needed with sandy substrate preferred as they will dig. Sharp substrates should be avoided.
[edit] Behaviour
- Shelldwellers, behaves like similar fish such as Lamprologus ocellatus. These fish can be kept as a pair, or in harem as the alpha male will bond with multiple females.
[edit] Pictures
 Female guarding her fry |
 Female |
 Female |
 Female |
 Male |
 Male |
 Male |
 Female surrounded by males(notice the colouration of the female) |
