Brichard's Slender Cichlid (Teleogramma brichardi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTeleogramma brichardi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTeleogramma, Brichardi Slender Cichlid, Congo Slender Cichlid

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size4 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-82°F, pH 6.5-7.5, GH 4-12 dGH

Appearance

Very elongated, almost goby-like cichlid with a reduced swim bladder; dark brown-grey body, a pale tail band and, in breeding females, a vivid white-edged red belly stripe.

Difficulty and care for the Brichard's Slender Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

DR Congo (Congo River rapids)

Keeper notes

Secretive rheophilic cave dweller; territorial near its crevice and intolerant of conspecifics in small quarters. Needs strong flow and many hiding places.

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