Lyretail Lamprologus
Neolamprologus furcifer
Also known as: Lyretail Lamprologus, Furcifer Cichlid
Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 6-10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; territorial pair; tolerable in a larger community
About
Neolamprologus furcifer is a medium-large lamprologine from the rocky intermediate zones of Lake Tanganyika. Its deeply forked lyretail and horizontal brown-and-cream stripe pattern make it an attractive addition to a spacious Tanganyika aquarium. Cave-spawning pairs are strongly territorial but can be maintained alongside upper-water schooling species.
Care Guide
Water: 24-27°C, pH 7.8-9.0, hard alkaline water. Tank: 150L for a pair; large caves formed by stacked rock, plus open mid-water space. Feeding: Good-quality cichlid pellet and flake; supplement with frozen Mysis or Artemia. Behaviour: Territorial cave spawner; pair defends eggs and fry with determination. Compatibility: Cyprichromis leptosoma, Paracyprichromis nigripinnis, Julidochromis species.
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