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Cylindricus Neolamprologus cylindricus

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Neolamprologus cylindricus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
Temperament
Territorial
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

Territorial

Breeding & care

Cave/spawner among rocks; protect territories.

Notes

Bold banded pattern; very site-faithful rock dweller.

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