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Neolamprologus similis

Aquarist: swells

Species: Neolamprologus similis

Description

A popular shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika, very similar to N. multifasciatus ('multies') and can be differentiated by their vertical stripes which cover the full body including the gill plate right up to their eyes.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Unknown

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired a group (6) of juveniles from Dave Schumacher 10-24. They're too small to sex. Kept in a custom 45 gallon, species only tank.