Description
Lemon Cichlid, also known as Neolamprologus Leleupi, is a African Cichlid. They are somewhat non-aggressive aquarium fish. You can keep them in a smaller species-only tank or a giant aquarium with other enduring fish, as long as they have their own territory. Coburg Aquarium's Live Fish and Aquarium Products shipped to your door.
Features of Lemon cichlid:
- Its color can vary from brilliant yellow to orange depending on mood
- Lemon Cichlids are predominantly yellow-dominated, but they sometimes meet with other color variants such as beige, gray, black, or brown
- The average lifespan of Lemon Cichlid is about 8-10 years with proper care
Lemon Cichlid : Care, Diet and Tank Mates
The Best Aquarium Size for Lemon Cichlid:
The Lemon Cichlid is active and will swim in all areas of the aquarium. A minimum 70L for a pair is suggested, while 140L or more would be required if mixing with other species. The bigger tank is better for the health of your fish.
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Tank Mate Compatibility:
Lemon Cichlids are best kept with mild-mannered tankmates. Your population will be closely related to your volume, especially with these territorial species! Here are a few compatible tank mates that you can add along:
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Lemon Cichlid Food :
To keep a good balance give them a high quality flake food or pellet everyday. You can easily provide them food like OSI Cichlid Flakes, Fish Fuel Frozen Cichlid Food, Hikari Cichlid Pellet. Also, do not forget to offer them a protein-rich diet like brine shrimps, bloodworms or dried blackworms. Remember, half of their diet must contain meaty foods.
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Lemon Cichlid Tank Setup:
Aquarium Filtration
They need good water movement along with very strong and efficient filtration. Use good filtration and make water changes regularly (at 15% of the total volume each week, or 30% every two weeks). Make sure the filter matches with your tank size.
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Aquatic Plants
Aquarium Plants are beneficial in helping to maintain good water quality and adding enrichment to a fish’s diet. Aquatic plants could be:
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Decorations
Ideal Ornaments for your tank:
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Lighting
With a high protein diet, light colored substrate and bright lighting, the Lemon Cichlid is a very colorful addition to a freshwater aquarium.
Substrate
A light colored substrate such as gravel and sand will help them keep in their brilliant coloration.
