Caudopunctatus (Neolamprologus caudopunctatus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Easy care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNeolamprologus caudopunctatus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asCaudopunctatus, Caudo, Pinwheel Cichlid

Care levelEasy

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size3 in

Minimum tank size20 gallons

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

Appearance

Pale grey body with a yellow dorsal flush and pale blue eyes; a small, easygoing rock and shell spawner.

Difficulty and care for the Caudopunctatus

Easy

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Peaceful small cave/rock spawner; only territorial in a small zone around its chosen breeding cave.

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