Dewindt's Cichlid
NameDewindt's Cichlid
Scientific NameLamprologus dewindti
Common NamesDewindt's Cichlid
FamilyCichlidae
OriginAfrica, Lake Tanganyika
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)6
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.8-9.0
Compatible SpeciesOther Tanganyikan cichlids (e.g., Cyprichromis, Julidochromis, Neolamprologus species), Synodontis catfish
Description
The Dewindt's Cichlid is a slender, elongated cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Africa. It features a yellow body adorned with blue horizontal stripes and a distinctive black spot on its dorsal fin. This species is territorial, especially during breeding, and prefers rocky habitats.
