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Lamprologus speciosus

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species: Lamprologus speciosus

Common Name:   Black ocellatus

 

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

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.