Lemon Cichlid

General

Geographic Origin:
- Burundi
- Tanzania
- Zambia
Latin Name: Neolamprologus leleupi
Other Names & Variants:
- Gold Cichlid
- and Gold Leleupi Cichlid
- Orange Cichlid
- Leleupi
- Orange Leleupi Cichlid
- Gold Leleupi Cichlid
- Tanganyikan Lemon Cichlid

Characteristics

Colors: Black , Blue , Brown , Green , Orange , Red , Yellow
Lifespan: 8.0 - 10.0 years
Average Size: 4.13 inches
Temperament: Territorial
Breeding Style: Eggs
Substrate Preference: Sand
Swim Zone: Middle

Foods

The following foods are recommended for Lemon Cichlid.

Blanched Vegetables
Bloodworms (frozen)
Bloodworms (live)
Brine Shrimp (frozen)
Brine Shrimp (live)
Cyclops (frozen)
Daphnia (frozen)
Daphnia (live)
Flakes
Mysis Shrimp (frozen)
Mysis Shrimp (live)
Pellets

Water Parameters

Parameters below are based on research and fish keeping experience. Note that fish bred in captivity can adjust to different water parameters over time. Local selection may differ.

Water Flow Preference: Slow
pH: 7.8 - 9.0
Temperature: 74.0°F - 80.67°F

Tank Mates

Below are recommended tank mates based on characteristics, behavior and water parameters.