Neolamprologus brichardi

Alternative names

 * Fairy Cichlid,, ,

Sexing

 * Difficult to visually sex. 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.

Tank compatibility

 * An aggressive Cichlid best in Tanganyikan species set ups.

Diet

 * Not a fussy eater. Will eat most foods including Cichlid pellets, and live and frozen foods.

Feeding regime

 * Feed once or twice a day.

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.

Behaviour

 * An aggressive Cichlid that forms strong pair bonds.

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.