Six-bar lamprologus - Neolamprologus sexfasciatus
Scientific name: Neolamprologus sexfasciatus
Common name: Six-bar lamprologus
Family: Cichlidae
Usual size in fish tanks: 10 - 15 cm (3.94 - 5.91 inch)
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Recommended pH range for the species: 7.5 - 8
Recommended water hardness (dGH): 10 - 15°N (178.57 - 267.86ppm)
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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.