Neolamprologus buescheri Care Guide
Neolamprologus buescheri
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Bioload Score
2000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 10.0 cm / 3.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°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
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live and frozen foods, supplemented with cichlid pellets.
Community Compatibility
Suitable for Tanganyikan biotope tanks, can be territorial around breeding sites.
Good to Know
Neolamprologus buescheri is admired for its secretive nature and intricate rock-dwelling behaviors.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more colorful.
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