Cichlid
Care basics
The fairy cichlid, also called the princess of Burundi, has lyre shaped fins with white edges. Pairs raise many broods together, and older fry help guard the younger ones.
A colony can take over much of a tank in time. Good tank mates are Cyprichromis and shell dwellers that use different areas.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Neolamprologus brichardi |
|---|---|
| Group | Lake Tanganyika |
| Native to | Lake Tanganyika |
| Adult size | Up to about 3.5 inches including the tail |
| Tank size | A 4 foot tank, such as a 55 gallon |
| Temperature | 73 to 79 F |
| pH | 8.0 to 9.0, hard water |
| Temperament | Territorial, more so with fry. Best kept in a species tank or with fish that use other parts of the tank. |
Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.
