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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.

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