Lake Tanganyika Biotope

A high-pH rocky-shore replica of Lake Tanganyika - hosting the specialised cichlids of Earth's second-oldest lake.

Difficulty: Advanced Tank Size: 55g+ Recommended: 125g

📖 Overview

Tanganyika cichlids need pH 8.4-9.0, hard water, and structured rockwork. Species include shell-dwelling Neolamprologus, Julidochromis, Cyprichromis (feather fins), and larger predatory Frontosa.

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