Five-bar Cichlid Care Guide
Neolamprologus tretocephalus
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Bioload Score
4000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (76–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet but with a significant portion of vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Best in species-specific setups or with other robust Tanganyikan cichlids.
Good to Know
Fiver-bar Cichlids are admired for their bold patterns and are a centerpiece in Tanganyikan cichlid aquariums.
Gender Differences
Males tend to be larger and more aggressive.
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