−14%
Moderate
Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi)
£8.59£9.99
Namansi Gold Tropheus brichardi — a gold-toned, expert-level Tanganyika herbivore (~15 cm) for 400 L+ group aquariums in hard alkaline water.
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.
Tropheus brichardi namansi gold
Tropheus brichardi namansi gold are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Namansi Gold Tropheus brichardi — a gold-toned, expert-level Tanganyika herbivore (~15 cm) for 400 L+ group aquariums in hard alkaline water.
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.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
A gold-toned Tropheus rewrites the palette of a Tanganyika display. The Namansi Gold form of Tropheus brichardi carries its colour in its name, and it pairs that golden cast with everything the species is known for: presence, attitude, and a ten-year recorded lifespan that makes it a genuine long-term project rather than an impulse purchase.
Be clear-eyed about the commitment before ordering. The record rates this fish at expert level, with a semi-aggressive temperament that can become territorial, an adult size around 15 cm, and a 400-litre minimum aquarium. Water must follow Lake Tanganyika's rules — 24 to 27 °C, pH between 7.5 and 8.5, hardness 12 to 30 dGH — and be held there without wobbles. Diet is the other pillar: Namansi Gold is a herbivore, and its feeding should stay vegetable-led from the day it arrives to the day it is a decade old. Read that paragraph twice before buying. None of it is negotiable and none of it is hidden in small print — the record states the tank size, the chemistry, the diet and the temperament plainly, and this listing repeats them plainly. Tropheus keeping done by the book is deeply rewarding; done casually, it gets expensive.
As with all Tropheus, the social setup is the make-or-break factor. The compatibility record backs keeping it with other Tropheus in a sufficiently large group and tank, where the group's own pecking order absorbs the aggression before it lands on any one fish.
Outside a correctly sized Tropheus group, only some robust Tanganyika species in very large, carefully planned setups make realistic neighbours. Leave out small community fish, slow-moving or long-finned tankmates, large aggressive cichlids, overly timid fish, and anything needing soft or acidic water. Each order is dispatched with a licensed live-animal courier and protected by a live arrival guarantee.
23–27°C · pH 7.8–8.8 · 250L
22–25°C · pH 8–9.2 · 80L
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 40L
23–27°C · pH 8–9 · 150L
23–27°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 60L
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
20–24°C · pH 7–8 · 45L
24–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 2000L
24–28°C · pH 5.5–7 · 60L
24–28°C · pH 7–8 · 120L
18–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L
24–27°C · pH 7.5–8.8 · 150L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 60L
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 40L
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 500L
28–30°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 300L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 200L
23–27°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 80L
24–28°C · pH 8–9 · 300L