Aquarist Species: Neolamprologus kungweensis
Aquarist: AlexG
Species Profile: Neolamprologus kungweensis
Description: A small Lake Tanganyikan lamprologine 'opportunistic shell dweller' first collected in Kungwe Bay. This is a somewhat aggressive 'shellie' which inhabits muddy bottoms which it uses to dig tunnels for breeding. While their preferred habitat does include shells these are often taken by other shell dwelling species hence their adaptation to prefer mud tunnels.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Picked up in March 2025 from Central Mass Aquatics
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Saw a few random babies, they prefer to breed in PVC pipes or Apisto Caves and like to dig a nest and guard it fiercely. They dont seem to have a lot of babies.
Have Reared Fry? Yes