Telmatochromis bifrenatus
Telmatochromis bifrenatus
Also known as: Bifrenatus Cichlid, Twin-Striped Telmatochromis
Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 7 cm
- Min Tank
- 80 L
- Lifespan
- 5-8
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Semi-aggressive; bonded cave-spawning pair; less aggressive than relatives
About
Telmatochromis bifrenatus is closely related to T. vittatus and shares a similar striped patterning and rocky-shore habitat along the coast of Lake Tanganyika. It is slightly smaller and more tolerant of varying conditions, making it one of the most beginner-friendly Tanganyika lamprologines. Cave spawning pairs produce moderate numbers of fry and defend them attentively.
Care Guide
Water: 24-27°C, pH 7.8-9.0, hard alkaline water; tolerates moderate fluctuations. Tank: 80L for a pair; assorted rocks for cave structures throughout the tank. Feeding: Quality flake and small pellet; occasional frozen bloodworm or Artemia. Behaviour: Cave spawner; active, curious pair; less aggressive than many Lamprologines. Compatibility: Cyprichromis leptosoma, Neolamprologus multifasciatus, Paracyprichromis nigripinnis.
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