CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Neolamprologus leleupi 'Lemon Cichlid'
Neolamprologus leleupi
Origin: Lake Tanganyika
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.8
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 10 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 8
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- territorial when spawning; otherwise manageable
About
Neolamprologus leleupi, the Lemon Cichlid, is a striking all-yellow Tanganyika cichlid. The brilliant lemon-yellow colouration intensifies in good conditions. Small and elegant. Cave spawner — excellent for Tanganyika biotope tanks.
Care Guide
80 L+ Tanganyika biotope. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.8. PVC tube caves. Feed quality cichlid pellets, frozen Artemia. Pair-bonder. Aggressive during spawning — keep in large Tanganyika community with other species.
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