{"product_id":"lamprologus-ornatipinnis-kigoma","title":"Lamprologus ornatipinnis 'Kigoma'","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOverview \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocation:\u003c\/b\u003e Found in Lake Tanganyika (type locality: Moba, Zaire). The \"Kigoma\" variant is a specific geographical population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiotope:\u003c\/b\u003e They live in deep waters (30–45 meters) over muddy bottoms. Unlike many other shell-dwellers, they often use smaller gastropod shells (like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003eParamelania\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"165\"\u003eLavigeria\u003c\/i\u003e) rather than the common \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"199\"\u003eNeothauma\u003c\/i\u003e shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePhysical Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eExtreme Dimorphism:\u003c\/b\u003e There is a significant size difference between sexes. Males reach about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"92\"\u003e9 cm\u003c\/b\u003e, while females are much smaller at approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"146\"\u003e3 cm\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e They are noted for intensely ornamented fins and a complete edging pattern around the tail (caudal) fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e100-liter\u003c\/b\u003e tank is recommended. The setup should include a fine sand substrate and plenty of small snail shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept in a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eharem\u003c\/b\u003e (one male with 3–4 females). Because the male is too large to fit in the small shells used by females, he guards the territory from the outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivorous, feeding on small invertebrates, zooplankton, and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Breeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e Spawning occurs inside the female's shell. Because the male cannot enter the shell, he fertilizes the eggs by releasing milt at the entrance. Clutches are small, typically 10–20 fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e Males are aggressive toward other males of the same species. They are generally peaceful toward other species, except when defending their shell territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43711236407361,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Lamprologusornatipinnis_Kigoma.jpg?v=1774544381","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/lamprologus-ornatipinnis-kigoma","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}