Splendid cichlid
Neolamprologus splendens
Família : Cichlidae
Medium-sized cichlid living among rocks, with bright colors.
Descrição
Neolamprologus splendens reaches up to 12 cm. It has a robust body and well-developed fins. Its coloration ranges from yellow to blue with metallic reflections. Unlike the other Neolamprologus in this list, it does not live in shells but in rock crevices. It is territorial and can be aggressive towards conspecifics. It forms monogamous pairs and lays eggs on rock surfaces. This species is prized for its beauty and interesting behavior.
Habitat
Região :
Rocky and intermediate zones, sometimes on sandy bottoms
Distribuição :
Parâmetros recomendados
Cuidados
Notas de cuidados
Temperature 24-27°C, pH 8-9, GH 10-20, KH 10-20. Provide plenty of rock caves. Omnivorous diet: pellets, brine shrimp, vegetable matter. A pair needs at least 100 liters. Group possible in a large tank (300L+). Compatible with other robust Tanganyikan cichlids. Avoid very small fish. Strong filtration is necessary. Parameters must be stable. Nitrates should not exceed 20 mg/L.