Species Care
NEOLAMPROLOGUS OLIVACEOUS
Neolamprologus olivaceus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 10 cm
- Temperament: Territorial.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.8-9.0
- General Hardness: Hard
Range: Africa: Lake Tanganyika
Reproduction: Substrate (cave) spawner, defends eggs and fry
Feeding: Carnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: 'Princess-type' with a conspicuously striped body. Now considered a variant of Neolamprologus pulcher, inhabits rocky areas of the lake's western coastline between Cap Tembwe and M'toto. Keep with other similar sized Tangyikans, provide plenty of rock decor.
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