{"product_id":"neolamprologus-calliurus-kambwimba-f1-1-inches","title":"Neolamprologus calliurus 'Kambwimba' - 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\"\u003eNeolamprologus\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\"\u003eLocality:\u003c\/b\u003e Kambwimba (Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika).\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\"\u003eBiotope:\u003c\/b\u003e Found in areas with accumulations of snail shells. Interestingly, they often live in shells collected by the larger \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"125\"\u003eLamprologus callipterus\u003c\/i\u003e since \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"155\"\u003eN. calliurus\u003c\/i\u003e is not strong enough to move shells themselves. They are typically found at depths of around \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"261\"\u003e10 meters\u003c\/b\u003e, but can be found as deep as 40 meters.\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 Significant size difference between sexes. In the wild, males reach about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"86\"\u003e9 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (up to 11 cm in aquarium). Females rarely exceed \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003e5 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (up to 7 cm in aquarium).\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 One of the most distinctive features is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003ecrescent-shaped (lyretail) tail\u003c\/b\u003e, which helps distinguish them from \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"123\"\u003eN. brevis\u003c\/i\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 Primarily size; adult males may also be more intensely colored than the lighter-colored females.\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\"\u003e100 Liters\u003c\/b\u003e (approx. 26 gallons) for one male and several females.\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 fine sand and provide snail shells. It is recommended to use shells small enough that only females can enter. If shells are too large, the male may enter and potentially eat the fry.\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 This is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eharem-dwelling\u003c\/b\u003e species. In the wild, a male may have up to 12 females; in an aquarium, a ratio of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"126\"\u003eone male to at least three females\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended.\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 Good for community tanks with other Tanganyikan cichlids like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"74\"\u003eCyprichromis\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"90\"\u003eXenotilapia\u003c\/i\u003e. The male is only territorial over the shell area.\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 Primarily zooplankton feeders. In the aquarium, they should be fed small live or frozen foods like Cyclops, Artemia, and Daphnia.\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 Generally peaceful, showing aggression only when defending their immediate territory around the shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Shell-brooder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/b\u003e The female stays in or near her shell. She lures the male to the entrance, and because he is too large to enter, he fertilizes the eggs by releasing sperm into the shell opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClutch Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Typically between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e25 and 50 fry\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSneaker Males:\u003c\/b\u003e Similar to \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eL. callipterus\u003c\/i\u003e, \"dwarf\" or \"sneaker\" males exist that attempt to fertilize eggs while the dominant male is distracted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43535569780801,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Neolamprologuscalliurus_Kambwimba.jpg?v=1770215269","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/neolamprologus-calliurus-kambwimba-f1-1-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}