Neolamprologus pulcher

Neolamprologus pulcher, the Daffodil Cichlid, is one of the most scientifically celebrated lamprologines for its complex cooperative alloparental breeding system—where subordinate individuals assist the dominant pair in rearing offspring, providing a compelling study of social evolution. Its clean white and yellow body with blue eye highlights is understated yet elegant in the aquarium. A rewarding species for aquarists seeking both beautiful fish and fascinating behavioral observations.

Provide a large rocky aquarium with multiple cave systems to support the formation of a natural breeding colony. Maintain hard, alkaline water. Feed with cichlid pellets, frozen mysis, and live foods. A colony of one dominant pair with several smaller subordinates can be maintained in a sufficiently large tank.