Ocellatus Gold (Shell Dweller) Neolamprologus ocellatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Neolamprologus ocellatus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
5.00
Minimum tank (L)
40
Temperament
Territorial
Diet
Omnivore (micro foods)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
7.80–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore (micro foods)
Temperament & behaviour
Territorial
Breeding & care
Shell spawner; gentle filtration and fine sand.
Notes
Golden colour morph; identical care to standard ocellatus.