Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)
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Lemon Cichlid
Lemon Cichlid
Neolamprologus leleupi
95 Litres (25 US G.)
7.6-10.2cm (3-4 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.0
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
12-15 °d
1:2 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Like all African Cichlids, these are cave dwellers, and medium aggressive, can be kept with any African Lake Cichlids. They will show more aggression to other Cichlids of the yellowish shades. Not a community fish
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- High PH substrate like crushed coral, and water hardness at 8-20. They prefer 23.9-25.6°C (75-78°F) temperatures.
Behaviour
- Aggressive cave dweller, territorial. Keep with lots of rocks and caves.
Identification
- Long slender body, solid lemon yellow colour, with pointed facial features, very unlike other African Cichlid body styles.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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