Variabilichromis moorii
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| Moore's Lamprologus | |
| Species | Variabilichromis moorii |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 4.331 in
9-11 cm (3.5-4.3") |
| pH | 7.8 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
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[edit] Alternative names
- Moore's Lamprologus
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Lamprologus moorii, Neolamprologus moorii (incorrect)
[edit] Sexing
- Not an easy cichlid to sex. Mature males tend to have longer finnage than mature females.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This cichlid is relatively peaceful, even when spawning. It's best kept in pairs with other similar-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that don't occupy the same areas as this cichlid. It should not be kept with more boisterous Mbuna cichlids.
[edit] Diet
- This fish may accept most foods including cichlid pellets and flake, live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp, as well as some vegetable matter such as spirulina.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish prefer a typical African Cichlid set up of rocky decor and caves with a sandy substrate. Excellent filtration is a must.
[edit] Behaviour
- Relatively peaceful in African Cichlid standards.
[edit] Identification
- Adults exhibit a dark patterning, but depending on locality, the fry may be dark (like adults), yellow or orange, with the yellow and orange juveniles taking on the adult colouration as they mature.
