Moderate
Kavala Black Leleupi (Neolamprologus leleupi)
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 150L
£13.99
Rare Lake Tanganyika cichlid for mature hard-water aquariums. Neolamprologus nigriventris stays compact, uses rock caves, and needs carefully chosen tank mates. Out of stock now; Live Arrival Guarantee applies when restocked.
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 variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Neolamprologus nigriventris
Nigriventris Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
Rare Lake Tanganyika cichlid for mature hard-water aquariums. Neolamprologus nigriventris stays compact, uses rock caves, and needs carefully chosen tank mates. Out of stock now; Live Arrival Guarantee applies when restocked.
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 variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Nigriventris Cichlid (Neolamprologus nigriventris) is a compact Lake Tanganyika rock cichlid for aquarists who can keep hard, alkaline water stable. It suits a mature specialist aquarium with caves and broken sightlines, not a soft-water community setup.
| Scientific name | Neolamprologus nigriventris |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 7 cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 100 litres for a pair; larger for mixed Tanganyika displays |
| Water | 24-27C, pH 7.8-9.0, hard alkaline water |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive and territorial around caves |
Use rock piles, caves and open sand or fine gravel, with enough structure for the fish to hold a territory without seeing every tank mate at once. Stable mineral-rich water, strong filtration and regular maintenance matter more than chasing daily parameter changes.
Feed small frozen foods such as brine shrimp and bloodworm alongside quality crushed cichlid pellets. Offer measured portions so food does not sit inside the rockwork.
Best choices are carefully matched Lake Tanganyika cichlids or suitable Synodontis in a spacious layout. Avoid shrimp, very small fish, soft-water community species and cramped mixed aquariums.
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