Moderate
Meeli Shelldweller (Lamprologus meeli)
23–25°C · pH 8–8.6
£12.99
A compact Lake Tanganyika rock-cave cichlid with bold striping, territorial behaviour and a need for hard, alkaline water.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Lamprologus buescheri
Max Adult Size
up to 4.5 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
80L
Diet
Carnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Lamprologus buescheri
Striped Lamprologus Katoto (Neolamprologus buescheri)
Moderate Care
Semi-Aggressive
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A compact Lake Tanganyika rock-cave cichlid with bold striping, territorial behaviour and a need for hard, alkaline water.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Lamprologus buescheri
Max Adult Size
up to 4.5 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
10–25 dGH
Minimum Tank
80L
Diet
Carnivore
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
10–25 dGH
10 dGHIdeal25 dGH
Striped Lamprologus Katoto (Neolamprologus buescheri)
Striped Lamprologus Katoto is a compact Lake Tanganyika cichlid with crisp striping and confident territory behaviour.
Quick facts
- Scientific name: Neolamprologus buescheri
- Adult size: up to about 8 cm TL
- Origin: Lake Tanganyika
- Temperature: 24-28C
- pH: 8.5-9.0
- Habitat: rockwork and caves
Care and setup
Set up hard, alkaline water with stable minerals, stacked rockwork and clear territories. This is not a soft-water community fish; it does best with Tanganyikan tank mates chosen around territory and temperament.
Compatibility
Keep with suitable Lake Tanganyika cichlids in enough space. Avoid timid fish, soft-water species and cramped rockwork where territorial pressure cannot disperse.
Related aquarium livestock
- Meeli Shelldweller
- Meleagris Shell-Dweller (Lamprologus meleagris)
- Signatus Shelldweller (Lamprologus signatus)
- Ocellated Shelldweller gold
- Dwarf Shell-Dweller, Brevis
- Olive Lamprologus
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