| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Neolamprologus caudopunctatus |
| Common Name: |
Red Fin Caudopunk, Caudopunctatus |
| Size: |
Up to 3in (7.6cm). |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found along the entire Zambian shoreline. |
| Min Tank Size: |
At least 30 gallons for a small colony. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous: Easy going eaters, they accept all types of flake and frozen food, while in nature they eat small animals. |
| Behavior: |
They must be kept in a "Tanganyikan" set up, but other than that they are fairly easy to keep and breed. |
| Water: |
742 - 77°F (22-25°C); pH range: 7.5
– 8.5; dH range: 15-186°GH , hard water. |
| Care: |
Like any Tanganyikan tank it needs crushed coral or similar substrate, lots of caves, and these fish will dig a lot and could hurt themselves or the aquarium. |
| Communities: |
Can be housed with other peaceful fish with similar water, diet, and size requirements.
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| Suitability: |
May not be best for first-timers, but not overly difficult. |
