Mocquardi-Lamprologus Care Guide
Lamprologus mocquardi
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Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 8.0 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; feeds primarily on shellfish and worms.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for species-specific setups or with other robust cichlids.
Good to Know
The Mocquardi-Lamprologus is renowned for its burrowing behavior, often digging beneath shells to create a nesting area.
Gender Differences
Males are larger with more pronounced facial features.
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