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Lepidiolamprologus kendalli (Longior) Lepidiolamprologus kendalli

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Lepidiolamprologus kendalli
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
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

Aggressive

Breeding & care

Substrate/cave spawner; very territorial when breeding.

Notes

Powerful ambush predator; best in large, species-focused tanks.

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