Nigriventris Cichlid (Neolamprologus nigriventris)

Nigriventris Cichlid (Neolamprologus nigriventris) is a Lake Tanganyika cichlid from the south-western coast of the lake. FishBase records a maximum of about 10.3 cm total length and associates it with sandy intermediate habitat containing numerous rocks at roughly 15–46 m depth.

One quantity buys one unsexed fish in the selected size grade. It is not a guaranteed pair. Current size options are approximately 4–7 cm.

Aquarium setup

Use a mature hard-water Tanganyika aquarium with sand, stable rock piles, several caves and broken sight lines. Allow roughly 100–120 litres or more for a carefully managed single/pair-focused setup and more space for mixed Tanganyika communities. Water stability, oxygenation and biological filtration are more important than frequent chemical adjustment.

Feeding

FishBase stomach records include crustaceans, insect larvae, copepods, snail fragments and some algal material. In captivity, use small quality cichlid pellets or granules with frozen foods such as Artemia, daphnia or suitable insect larvae. Feed measured portions that do not disappear into rockwork.

Compatibility

Keep with carefully chosen Lake Tanganyika fish of compatible size and temperament. Avoid tiny fish, shrimp and soft-water community species. Two randomly selected unsexed fish should not be assumed to form a compatible pair.

FAQ

How large does it grow?

FishBase records about 10.3 cm total length.

Does quantity one buy a pair?

No. Quantity one buys one unsexed fish.