Cylindricus Cichlid (Neolamprologus cylindricus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNeolamprologus cylindricus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asCylindricus, Zebra Lamprologus

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentSemi Aggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size4.5 in

Minimum tank size30 gallons

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

Appearance

Cylindrical elongated body with bold dark vertical bars on a pale silver-blue ground and a slightly upturned mouth.

Difficulty and care for the Cylindricus Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Territorial and scrappy around caves despite small size; can bully smaller fish in tight quarters.

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