Neolamprologus longior is a vibrant, slender rock-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Key Facts & Profile
• Scientific Name: Neolamprologus longior
• Type Locality / Origin: Kabogo Point and Kibwe Bay on the eastern coast of Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania (ranging from the Malagarasi River to the Ifume River).
• Size: Grows up to about 9–10 cm (3.5–4 inches) in the wild, and up to 12 cm (4.7 inches) in an aquarium.
• Appearance: Elongated, slender body with bright yellow to orange (polychromatic) coloration. It is often confused with Neolamprologus leleupi, though N. longior is noticeably longer and slimmer.
Aquarium Care Requirements
• Minimum Tank Size: 200 liters (approx. 53 gallons) for a pair; 300 liters or larger if kept with other small-to-medium Lake Tanganyika cichlids.
• Water Parameters: Alkaline water (pH 8–9) with a temperature range of 75–79 °F (24–26 °C).
• Habitat: Rocky biotopes with plenty of caves, crevices, and sediment-rich substrates to mimic its natural littoral zone.
• Diet: Carnivorous; feeds on small crustaceans, mysis, krill, and benthic invertebrates.
• Behavior & Breeding: Cave spawner where females guard a clutch of 50 to 100+ eggs. They can display aggression toward conspecifics (fish of the same species).
SKU: RT-244
