Brichardi cichlid
Neolamprologus brichardi
FishFreshwater
Neolamprologus brichardi has an elongated, slender body, beige to light brown with bluish reflections. The fins are edged in white. It reaches up to 8 cm. It is a schooling fish that lives in structured colonies. It is territorial but can coexist with other peaceful species. It spawns in caves and parents protect the fry.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 7.8–8.5 |
| GH | 10–20 |
| KH | 8–15 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty2/5
Dietomnivore
Min. tank150 L
Min. group6
Adult size8 cm
Lifespan6 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Aquarium of at least 150 L with plenty of rocks and caves. Alkaline water (pH 7.8-8.5), hard (GH 10-20), temperature 24-27°C. They are omnivorous: accept flakes, pellets, artemia, and small worms. Keep a group of at least 6 to observe their social behavior. Avoid overly large or aggressive fish. Breeding is easy in the aquarium.