Lamprologus ocellatus "Gold"
Aquarist: AllredFish
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
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Species Spawned: Yes
Males will spawn with multiple females in some cases. Males act as keepers of the peace when they are spawning with multiple females. Each female pushes fry from other females away from their own spawning area but doesn't usually hurt the other females' fry.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Young fish available? Yes