Brichard's Lamprologus (Neolamprologus brichardi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNeolamprologus brichardi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asFairy Cichlid, Princess of Burundi, Brichardi

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Slender pearl-grey body with lyre-shaped, filament-tipped fins and small yellow and iridescent markings on the gill plate.

Difficulty and care for the Brichard's Lamprologus

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Peaceful in community except when breeding, when colonies become fiercely protective of fry and form multi-generation broods.

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