HomeFreshwater aquarium fishAfrican cichlidsNeolamprologus bifasciatus Neolamprologus bifasciatus Scientific name: Neolamprologus bifasciatus B?scher, 1993 Neolamprologus bifasciatus is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 10 cm (3.9 in). In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F) and a pH of 7.5–9.0. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Deep Rocky Habitat. Neolamprologus bifasciatus care at a glanceCommunity tankNot suitableAdult size10 cm (3.9 in)Temperature25–28°C (77–82°F)pH7.5–9.0Hardness10–25 dGH (178–446 ppm)DietCarnivore Species factsScientific nameNeolamprologus bifasciatusFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length10.0Depth range35 m (115 ft)EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 9.0; dH range: 10 - 25 benthopelagic; depth range 35 - 35 mClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: Congo (Dem. Rep.).Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More african cichlidsLamprologus speciosusNeolamprologus similisRed zebraMaylandia estheraeSciaenochromis fryeriJewelfishHemichromis bimaculatusMaylandia lombardoiSee all african cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026