Leleupi (Neolamprologus leleupi)

Familia: Cichlidae

Leleupi (Neolamprologus leleupi) es un cichlidae de Central and North America; alcanza 7.5–11 cm a 24–26 °C.

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura
24–26 °C
pH
7.5–8
Dureza GH
12–15 dGH
Tamaño adulto
7.5–11 cm
Tanque mínimo
145 L
Capa de nado
Bottom-dwelling
Dificultad
Moderada
Temperamento
Territorial; line-of-sight breaks keep the peace
Origen
中北美洲

Descripción de la especie

From the waters of 中北美洲 comes Neolamprologus leleupi, a member of the family Cichlidae. Territory is its whole worldview; rocks arranged as walls calm what open water cannot. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 7.5–11 cm. A pair claims a territory; give each a defensible cave. Strong filtration, hardscape boundaries and a steady routine turn a brawler into a showpiece. Maintain 24–26 °C at pH 7.5–8. A rewarding species for the aquarist who reads before buying.

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
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
Evitar con
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual
Often striking; males larger and brighter
Método de cría
Dedicated pair-bonded spawner; expect fry defence