Moore's Lamprologus (Variabilichromis moorii)
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Moore's Lamprologus
Moore's Lamprologus
Variabilichromis moorii
76 Litres (20 US G.)
9-11 cm (3.5-4.3")
Freshwater
7.8 - 8.2
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)
6-16 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
Contents
Additional names
- Moore's Lamprologus
Additional scientific names
- Lamprologus moorii, Neolamprologus moorii
Sexing
- Not an easy Cichlid to sex. Mature males tend to have longer finnage than mature females.
Tank compatibility
- This cichlid is relatively peaceful, even when spawning. It's best kept in pairs with other similar-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that don't occupy the same areas as this cichlid. It should not be kept with more boisterous Mbuna cichlids.
Diet
- This fish may accept most foods including cichlid pellets and flake, live/frozen foods such as brine shrimp, as well as some vegetable matter such as spirulina.
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- These fish prefer a typical African Cichlid set up of rocky décor and caves with a sandy substrate. Excellent filtration is a must.
Behaviour
- Relatively peaceful in African Cichlid standards.
Identification
- Adults exhibit a dark patterning, but depending on locality, the fry may be dark (like adults), yellow or orange, with the yellow and orange juveniles taking on the adult colouration as they mature.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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