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Caudopunctatus Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Water: Freshwater

Caudopunctatus photo
Wikimedia Commons • Melanochromis • Public domain

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Overview

Scientific name
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Easy
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
9.00
Minimum tank (L)
80
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore (micro-predator)

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

Carnivore (micro-predator)

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Substrate/cave spawner; strong parental care.

Notes

Pearl-spotted tail; pairs occupy small caves.

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Created: 2025-08-31 23:49:58
Updated: 2025-08-31 23:49:58
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