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Brichards Lyretail Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi)

Synonyms:	Brichardi, Fairy Cichlid
Stats:	Adult Size: 3-5" (3.75-10 cm) Temp: 75-79 F (24-26 C) Tank: 36" (90 cm) minimum
Requirements:	These Cichlids, are rock dwellers, and cavity spawners, so they prefer an area of rocks with caves to feel secure. pH:7.5>>, hardness: hard.
Diet:	Omnivore, feed a good mix of plant and animal foods, not picky.
Breeding:	Sexing is almost impossible, so get a group of juveniles, and let them pair off. Remove the ones who do not pair, for they will be driven out by the pair. The pair will raise several generations of fry at once, take care to not let the tank overcrowd though.
Sociability:	Pairs. They can and will take over even large tanks, so any tank mates should be robust.
Related Spec:	Kipilli Blue Face strain
Special Info:	This is one of the more common Tanginyikan lake fish.