Lamp cylindricus Care Guide
Neolamprologus cylindricus
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Bioload Score
3000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 12.0 cm / 4.7"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.8 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 120L (32 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds on invertebrates and small fish, accepts pellets and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in species-specific setups or with other similar-sized Tanganyikan cichlids.
Good to Know
Lamp cylindricus is known for its slender body and peaceful nature among cichlids.
Gender Differences
Males tend to be larger and more territorial.
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