Brichard's Lamprologus (Neolamprologus brichardi)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

22–25 °C

pH

8–9

Dureza GH

9–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

6.8–9.9 cm

Tanque mínimo

118 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace

Origen

南美洲

Descripción de la especie

Neolamprologus brichardi is a Cichlidae from 南美洲. A thinking fish that rearranges décor and learns its keeper — and punishes bare, crowded tanks. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 6.8–9.9 cm. A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. Over-filter for its messy habits, aquascape with rock walls, and respect its claimed corner. Maintain 22–25 °C at pH 8–9. Best suited to a keeper who can match its natural water.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with rock piles

Decoración dura

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Plantas

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave

Dieta

Omnivore with a protein lean — quality cichlid pellets

Compañeros recomendados

• Large robust catfish — Ignore the posturing below

Evitar con

• Small or timid fish — Bullied relentlessly

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Método de cría

Dedicated pair-bonded spawner; expect fry defence