Lamprologus ocellatus "Black Bangwe"
Aquarist: Monty
Species: Lamprologus ocellatus
Photo by: Craig Storms
Description
Popular shell dweller endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Well established in the hobby as 'blue' or 'gold' strains which originate from different locales within the lake.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Bangwe
Genetic Line: Other
Year Acquired: 2025
Black Bangwe Ocellatus
Species Spawned: Yes
Both males and females highly aggressive. A lot more aggressive than other colors of L. ocellatus. Started with 10, down to 3 adults.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Fry accept baby brine as soon as they venture out of the shell for the first time.
Young fish available? Yes