Stapper's Cichlid (Lamprologus stappersi)
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Stapper's Cichlid
Lamprologus stappersi
76 Litres (20 US G.)
5.1-6.4cm (2-2.5 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 9.0
22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)
8-25 °d
1:3 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Stapper's Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Neolamprologus stappersii
Origin
- Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Sexing
- Mature males will be larger with a longer, more sloping, head shape than females
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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