Lambrologus Ocellatus Gold M
It is a striking dwarf cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, known for its intense golden yellow color, intelligence and unique shell dwelling behavior. It is an excellent choice for natural biotope aquariums and African cichlid enthusiasts.
It is a shell dweller, which uses empty snail shells for shelter, reproduction and defense. Despite its small size, it displays a strong territorial behavior and a big character.
Omnivorous with a preference for animal protein:
High quality small pellets
Frozen food (artemia, daphnia)
Avoid excess in fatty foods
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Scientific Name: Lamprologus ocellatus “Gold”
Size: 4–5 cm
Lifespan: 5–7 years
Behavior: Semi-aggressive, territorial
Experience Level: Intermediate
Aquarium Conditions:
Minimum Capacity: 60 L (for a pair)
Temperature: 24–26 °C
pH: 7.8–9.0
GH: 10–20 dGH
Substrate: Fine sand
Decoration: Lots of shells (Neothauma or similar), rocks, open space
Filtration: Good biological, no strong current
Important: Provide more shells than fish to reduce collisions.
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