| Management number | 234587367 | Release Date | 2026/07/02 | List Price | US$6.00 | Model Number | 234587367 | ||
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Lelupi Cichlids (Neolamprologus leleupi) are brilliantly colored rock dwellers from Lake Tanganyika, most often seen in vivid shades of orange or yellow. Known for their slender bodies and strong territorial instincts, they do best in rocky aquariums with plenty of caves and crevices. Though small, they are feisty and best kept with similarly sized Tanganyikan cichlids.
Temperature: 75–80°F
pH: 7.8–9.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water
Hardness: 10–20 dGH
Temperament: Territorial and semi-aggressive, especially during breeding
Recommended Group Size: Best kept singly or as a bonded pair
Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons
Max Size: 4 inches
Diet: Hikari Cichlid Excel, Fluval Bug Bites Cichlid Formula, supplemented with frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and krill
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