African Cichlid Species - Neolamprologus leleupi Lemon Cichlid

Common/ Trade Name: Lemon Cichlid, Scientific Name : Neolamprologus leleupi Family : Cichlidae Location : Lake Tanganyika - Lake wide distribution Max. size: 13 cm / 5 inches pH range: 7.4 - 8.4 Temperature range: 76 - 78° F Temperament: Aggressive Care level: A hardy species that can become quite aggressive with its own kind probably because of its solitary temperament by nature. Seems to do well with other species of cichlids. Provide plenty of stoney crevices and this species shouldn't be housed in a tank less then 36 inches in length. This species comes in a number of different colour morphs based on region. The most popular location is “Karilani“ as Leleupi from this area are very deep orange in colour.