Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Lepidiolamprologus attenuatus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.00–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
9.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Substrate spawner; provide shallow pits and cover.
Notes
Elongate sand predator; needs open sandy areas with scattered rocks.