Neolamprologus brichardi

Scientific name: Neolamprologus brichardi Poll, 1974

Neolamprologus brichardi

Neolamprologus brichardi is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 15 cm (5.9 in). It is easy to keep and peaceful, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 115 L (30 US gal), water at 22–25°C (72–77°F) and a pH of 8.0–9.0. Native range: Africa, rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika.

Neolamprologus brichardi care at a glance

Care level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
15 cm (5.9 in)
Minimum tank
115 L (30 US gal)
Temperature
22–25°C (72–77°F)
pH
8.0–9.0
Hardness
9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
Diet
Carnivore

Biology

Plankton feeder. Breeding pair establishes its territory which is defended in a joint effort. Aquarium keeping: in pairs; minimum aquarium size 80 cm.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neolamprologus brichardi
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
9.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 9 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to the northern part of Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Least Concern (LC)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm

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Sources

Taxonomy, 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.

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