Scientific name: Neolamprologus sexfasciatus Common name: Six-bar lamprologus Family: Cichlidae Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 15 cm (3.94 - 5.91 inch) 0 14 Recommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8 Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 15°N (178.57 - 267.86ppm) 0°C 32°F 30°C 86°F Recommended temperature: 23 - 26 °C (73.4 - 78.8°F) The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning Where the species comes from: Africa Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial Usual place in the tank: Middle levels Reccomended tank: The tank for a pair should be large enough, since this fish is aggressive and I don’t recommend to keep more than 1 pair in a small aquarium. After breeding, the male become very protective towards the fry. Caves, rocks and other hiding places are necessary for the female as she would die because of attacks.Distribution: Six-bar lamprologus can be found around the southern half of Lake Tanganyika. Pictures Bought by aqua-fish.net from jjphoto.dk
