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Lamp. Daffodil Cichlid

Neolamprologus pulcher

Lamp. Daffodil Cichlid (Neolamprologus pulcher) is a solo centerpiece fish for a cycled 30+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 4 inches as an adult, 75-80°F water, pH 7.8-9, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 2; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.

TerritorialFlashyModerate care
Lamp. Daffodil Cichlid, a territorial 4 inch aquarium species for 30+ gallon tanks
30 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
2Schooling minimum
75-80°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7.8-9
GH
10-25 dGH
KH
8-18 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
4/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore/omnivore
Diet difficulty
2/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

assertive or territorialshrimp predatorfry predator

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