Aquarist Species:  Lamprologus speciosus

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Lamprologus speciosus

Common Name:   Black ocellatus

Species Photo by: Tyler Keene

Description:   The 'black ocellatus' is a shell dweller endemic to the southwestern region of Lake Tanganyika.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2025

Acquired a group of 8 young fish at a Pioneer Valley Aquarium Society swap meet in May 2025.

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned:   Yes

Dominant male and female of group took over a central area and after a false start where no young survived more than a week the female successfully raised a few. They have now been 'pushed out' and hopefully more are on the way.

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

BBS regularly.