Hecqui Cichlid (Neolamprologus hecqui)
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Hecqui Cichlid
Hecqui Cichlid
Neolamprologus hecqui
170 Litres (45 US G.)
5.1-8.9cm (2-3.5 ")
Freshwater
8.0 - 8.6
25-26.1°C (77 -79 °F)
10-12 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Hecqui Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Lepidiolamprologus hecqui, Lamprologus hecqui
Tank compatibility[edit]
- One of the more aggressive shelldweller cichlids. They possess a powerful physique and a large bass-like mouth. Despite their small size, they can hold their own against much larger tankmates. It is advised to keep no more than one male in a tank as they are very territorial. They will not tolerate any other males unless kept in a large tank with well sorted out territories. Unlike most other shelldwellers this species also requires more space than their size may indicate.
Identification[edit]
- They are very similar in appearance and temperament to Neolamprologus boulengeri. Both species possess a distinctly unique trait where a spot of the body camouflage extends upwards into the dorsal fin. This is not a melanistic trait or a genetic defect caused by selective breeding, it occurs naturally. Hecqui Cichlids have a black edging around their fins and do not show as much yellow as N. boulengeri. Most specimens also possess a iridescent blue streak across the side of their body.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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