Lamp caudopunctatus 'red-fin' Care Guide
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
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Bioload Score
2000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 100L (26 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Omnivorous; prefers a varied diet including flakes, live, and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for Tanganyika biotope tanks, can be territorial.
Good to Know
The 'red-fin' variant is prized for its enhanced coloration, adding vibrancy to cichlid tanks.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and have more pronounced coloring.
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