Lamprologus meleagris is substrate-spawning shell dweller found in Lake Tanganyika in Central Congo coast south of Kalemie. This fish has a grey body with brown splotches along its flanks. The underside can also show tinges of purple and there is a touch of a blue near the mouth.
Species – Lamprologus Meleagris
Current Size – 3cm - 4cm
Adult Length – 6cm
Temperature Range – 24 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.5 – 8.0
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial to other males. The more rocks and hiding places they have the better.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Good choices include rockdwellers such as Neolamprologus brichardi or smaller species of Julidochromis and open water species such as Cyprichromis sp.
Feeding – Live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet, although dried foods are usually accepted.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
