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Six-bar Lamprologus

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Six-bar Lamprologus

Six-bar Lamprologus

Scientific Name

Neolamprologus sexfasciatus
Family: Cichlidae
Origin: Africa - Lake Tanganyika
Adult Size: 6 inches (15 cm)
Social: Territorial
Lifespan: 10 years
Tank Level: Mid, bottom dweller
Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallon
Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
Breeding: Egglayer - cave spawner
Care: Intermediate
pH: 7.6 - 8.0
Hardness: 10 dGH
Temperature: 73-79 F (23-26 C)
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