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Blue Ocellated Shell-Dweller (Lamprologus ocellatus)
23–25°C · pH 8–9 · 75L
£16.33£18.99
A small but bold Lake Tanganyika shell-dwelling cichlid that claims empty shells, digs sand and defends a miniature territory.
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Lamprologus ocellatus
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A small but bold Lake Tanganyika shell-dwelling cichlid that claims empty shells, digs sand and defends a miniature territory.
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
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
Ocellated Shell-Dweller (Lamprologus ocellatus) is a small Lake Tanganyika cichlid with outsized behaviour. It is also commonly treated as Neolamprologus ocellatus, but the important care facts are shell-bed habitat, hard alkaline water and territorial behaviour around chosen shells.
| Adult size | Up to about 5.8 cm total length |
|---|---|
| Minimum aquarium | 40 litres for a small planned group; more space is easier |
| Water | 24-27°C, pH 7.5-9.0, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Micro pellets, frozen foods and fine live foods |
| Temperament | Small but semi-aggressive around shells |
Use fine sand and several empty shells per fish. Territory is centred on shells, so plan shell spacing carefully and avoid delicate bottom dwellers that will be pushed out of the shell bed.
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