{"product_id":"lamprologus-speciosus-f1-1-inches","title":"Lamprologus speciosus - F1 ( 1 inches )","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGeneral Information\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\"\u003eGenus \/ Tribe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eLamprologus\u003c\/i\u003e \/ Lamprologini\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\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Often called the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003e\"Black Ocellatus\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/b\u003e Bilila (Kavala) Island. The species is generally distributed along the southwestern shores of Lake Tanganyika (Congo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBiotope:\u003c\/b\u003e Shell-dwelling habitat on sandy to muddy substrates. They prefer areas where shells (typically \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eNeothauma\u003c\/i\u003e) are buried with only the opening visible. Like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eL. meleagris\u003c\/i\u003e, they can bury themselves in the sand if no shell is available.\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\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Males reach approximately \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e5–6 cm\u003c\/b\u003e, while females are smaller at about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003e4 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 part of the \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eLamprologus ocellatus\u003c\/i\u003e group but are distinguished by a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003edark-grey to black edge on the anal fin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSexual Dimorphism:\u003c\/b\u003e Males are larger; females often have a rounder and lighter-colored belly.\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 Requirements\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\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e60 Liters\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 15 gallons).\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\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e Use \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003efine sand\u003c\/b\u003e and provide empty snail shells (at least one per fish).\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\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically kept in harems where one male lives with two to three females. Both sexes inhabit and defend their own shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept with other small Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different zones (e.g., rock-dwellers). Avoid housing them with large predators.\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\"\u003eDiet \u0026amp; Behavior\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\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivorous. In the wild, they feed on insect larvae and small crustaceans. In captivity, they accept live\/frozen foods like Artemia, Daphnia, and Cyclops.\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 Highly territorial and aggressive around their shell, despite their tiny size. They defend their area vigorously, especially when caring for fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e A shell-brooder. Spawning occurs inside the female’s shell, and the male fertilizes the eggs from the outside. Clutches are small, usually \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"149\"\u003e10 to 20 eggs\u003c\/b\u003e. The female is the primary caretaker and is very aggressive during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535547695169,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Lamprologusspeciosus_Bilila_Kavala_Island_MartaMierzenska_01.jpg?v=1770215007","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/lamprologus-speciosus-f1-1-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}