Helianthus Neolamprologus helianthus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Neolamprologus helianthus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
120
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
Cave/substrate spawner; pairs defend broods.
Notes
Yellow “sunflower” lamprologine; likes rock piles and crevices.