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Cichlid
Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)
| Synonyms: | ... |
| Stats: |
Adult Size: 5"
(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. The eggs are often white. |
| Sociability: | Pairs. Other fish from other water areas, such as shell dwellers, or those from open water. |
| Related Spec: | ... |
| Special Info: | These are easily available if you look at the right place. |


