Neolamprologus buescheri

Scientific name: Neolamprologus buescheri Staeck, 1983

Neolamprologus buescheri

Neolamprologus buescheri is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 8 cm (3.1 in). It is moderate to keep and semi-aggressive, needs carefully chosen tank mates and needs a tank of at least 75 L (20 US gal), water at 24–28°C (75–82°F) and a pH of 8.0–9.0. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.

Neolamprologus buescheri care at a glance

Care level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Community tank
With caution
Adult size
8 cm (3.1 in)
Minimum tank
75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)
pH
8.0–9.0
Hardness
9–19 dGH (161–339 ppm)
Diet
Omnivore. Accepts flakes, frozen foods, live foods and brine shrimp.

Biology

Forms pairs but strict bonds are not observed in captivity. When spawning in captivity, this species defends a small territory by aggressively chasing away intruders.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Neolamprologus buescheri
Family
Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Order
Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
8.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 8.0 - 9.0; dH range: 9 - 19 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Africa: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

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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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