Fairy Cichlid
NameFairy Cichlid
Scientific NameNeolamprologus brichardi
Common NamesFairy Cichlid, Brichardi, Princess Cichlid, Lyretail Lamprologus
FamilyCichlidae
OriginLake Tanganyika, Africa
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietomnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)4.5
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range7.8-9.0
Compatible SpeciesJulidochromis species, Cyprichromis species, Altolamprologus species, Synodontis catfish
Description
The Fairy Cichlid is an elegant African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, known for its distinctive lyretail and social colony behavior. They are cave spawners that exhibit complex parental care within their territorial structures. While generally peaceful towards other species, they can be territorial and semi-aggressive towards conspecifics, especially during breeding.
