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Neolamprologus leleupi

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Lemon Cichlid
Lemon Cichlid
Species Neolamprologus leleupi
Family Cichlidae
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 94.635 liters
94,635.295 mL

25 US Gallons (94.6L)

Size 10.16 cm

3-4 " (7.6-10.2cm)

sg Freshwater
pH 7.5 - 8.0
Temp. 297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R

299.15 K
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

12-15 °d

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-10 years

Habitat

Lake Tanganyika

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[edit] Alternative names

Lemon Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Like all African Cichlids, these are cave dwellers, and medium aggressive, can be kept with any African Lake Cichlids. They will show more aggression to other Cichlids of the yellowish shades. Not a community fish.

[edit] Diet

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

High PH substrate like crushed coral, and water hardness at 8-20. They prefer 75-78 degree temperatures.

[edit] Behaviour

Aggressive cave dweller, territorial. Keep with lots of rocks and caves.

[edit] Identification

Long slender body, solid lemon yellow colour, with pointed facial features, very unlike other African Cichlid body styles.

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