Six-Bar Lamprologus (Neolamprologus sexfasciatus)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameNeolamprologus sexfasciatus

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asSexfasciatus, Gold Sexfasciatus, Blue Sexfasciatus

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietCarnivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size50 gallons

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

Appearance

Stocky body crossed by six dark bars over gold or blue ground; the gold Zambian form is especially sought after.

Difficulty and care for the Six-Bar Lamprologus

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Robust and pugnacious; larger Neolamprologus that defends territory firmly and crushes snails and small invertebrates.

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