HomeFreshwater aquarium fishAfrican cichlidsNeolamprologus similis Neolamprologus similis Scientific name: Neolamprologus similis B?scher, 1992 Neolamprologus similis is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 5 cm (2 in). In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F) and a pH of 7.4. Native range: Africa, Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Neolamprologus similis care at a glanceCommunity tankNot suitableAdult size5 cm (2 in)Temperature23–28°C (73–82°F)pH7.4Hardness7–30 dGH (125–535 ppm)DietCarnivore Species factsScientific nameNeolamprologus similisFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length4.3Depth range27–40 m (89–131 ft)EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 7.4 - 8.4; dH range: 7 - 30 benthopelagic; depth range 27 - 40 mClimateTropicalDistributionAfrica: Democratic Republic of the Congo.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More african cichlidsLamprologus speciosusNeolamprologus bifasciatusJewelfishHemichromis bimaculatusMaylandia lombardoiPseudotropheus crabroMelanochromis chipokaeSee 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