Neolamprologus tretocephalus

Five strip - Tanganjikabuntbarsch ( Neolamprologus tretocephalus )

The five- stripe Tanganjikabuntbarsch ( Neolamprologus tretocephalus ) is a cichlid from Africa.

Occurrence and habitat

Neolamprologus tretocephalus is endemic and inhabited the rocky shore of Lake Tanganyika. The water temperature is 25-28 ° C. In addition, the water is slightly alkaline (pH 7.5-8.0 ).

Features

The length of the five- stripe Tanganjikabuntbarsch is approximately 15 cm. The male has dark fins, also dorsal, ventral and anal fins are longer than in the female.

Sexual behavior and breeding

The females lay 400-700 eggs in a cave, whereupon the young hatch after 48 hours of incubation. The young fish are hereafter not done by the parents.

Attitude as an ornamental and farmed fish

Neolamprologus tretocephalus is kept as ornamental fish in Europe. The species is aggressive towards other species, so it is not suitable for keeping in a community tank.