Neolamprologus brichardi
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| Fairy Cichlid | |
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| Fairy Cichlid & Fry | |
| Species | Neolamprologus brichardi |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 26.417 USGallon 100,000 mL 100 L (26.4) |
| Size | 3.937 in
9-10 cm (3.5-3.9") |
| pH | 7.5 - 9.0 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-20 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Common |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
1-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Fairy Cichlid, Brichardi, Princes of Burundi, Lyretail Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Difficult. Dorsal and anal fins appear slightly longer on males. Males can be larger than females, but this is really noticeable only after they've paired up.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Aggressive cichlid. For Tanganyika Cichlid species tanks only.
[edit] Diet
- Not a fussy eater. Will eat most foods including cichlid pellets, and live and frozen foods.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs a rocky aquascape with lots of caves and a sandy substrate. A known jumper, so a secure lid is a must. Best kept in small groups.
[edit] Behaviour
- Aggressive. Has a strong pair bond.
[edit] Identification
- This fish looks very un-cichlid like and quite stunning. It has a pale base colour with a black line by its eye and another on its gill plate and a yellow dot in between. But the most striking part of the fish is its lyre-shaped tail.
