Neolamprologus tretocephalus (Five-Bar Cichlid)
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Family: Cichlidae
Scientific name: Neolamprologus tretocephalus
Common name: Five-Bar Cichlid
Synonyms: Lamprologus tretocephalus
Origin: Africa: Rock areas of Lake Tanganyika.
Adult size: 15cm
Lifespan: 5-8 years
Sex: Difficult to distinguish. Males may be slightly larger with darker fins.
Minimum aquarium size: 100cm
Aquarium decor: Rocks, sand, plants
Temperature: 24-26°C
Water chemistry: pH 7.6-8.0 Hardness 8-12°dGH
Diet: Omnivore; live, frozen, flake, vegetable supplement
Swimming level: Middle, bottom
Compatibility: Can be kept alone or in pairs. Very aggressive and territorial when spawning. Best kept in a specimen tank or with other fish that can cope with the aggression.
Comments: Provide plenty of hiding places in rocky formations and a sandy substrate.
