Lamprichthys tanganicanus
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| Tanganyika Lampeye | |
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| Tanganyika Lampeye | |
| Species | Lamprichthys tanganicanus |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 94.635 liters 94,635.295 mL 25 US Gallons (94.6L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9") |
| pH | 8.0 - 8.5 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:2 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-6 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Tanganyika Lampeye, Tanganyika Lamp-eye, Tanganyika Killifish
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Haplochilus tanganicanus, Lamprichthys curtianalis
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Needs hard water with a pH over 8 in order to thrive.
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
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Facts about Lamprichthys tanganicanus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Tanganyika Lampeye |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Poeciliidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 5.906 in (15 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 6 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.5 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 25 US Gallon (94.635 liters, 94,635.295 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 10 + |
| Minimum pH | 8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 296.15 K (23 °C, 73.4 °F, 533.07 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Lamprichthys tanganicanus |
