Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi), Tank-Bred!
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description: * For the safety of our animals, we now ship live fish exclusively via UPS Next Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS Next Day Air as a shipping option during checkout * This species, also known as The Lyretail Cichlid, Fairy Cichlid, and Lamprologus/Neolamprologus brichardi, is one of the most beautiful and popular Tanganyikan cichlids in the aquarium hobby! The Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid (Neolamprologus brichardi), also known as the Princess of Burundi Cichlid, is a small rock-dwelling cichlid that is native to the shoreline areas of Lake Tanganyika in Africa. It is extremely popular in the aquarium hobby. In the wild, it spawns on rocks. Overall coloration of this fish is pearly white pastel hues. Mature males are typically larger and have larger dorsal and caudal (tail) fin extensions than females. The Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid will thrive in an aquarium with piles of rocks that form some caves. Sand is the best substrate for this species. Mature fish will often claim and defend a small territory around their respective rock piles and caves. This cichlid mostly inhabits the middle and upper level of the water column, so it can often be kept (in a spacious tank) with Tanganyikan shell dwelling species that inhabit the lower areas of the water column. This species is small in size, but it is very territorial with its own kind and similar fish that enter its territory. Territoriality is typically at its peak during spawning. Dwarf shrimp and other small, delicate invertebrates should not be kept with the Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid. If spawning is desired, tankmates of other species should be kept to a minimum or avoided altogether unless the aquarium is of considerable size with ample cover/decor. Feeding is simple for the unfussy Brichard's Lyretail Fairy Cichlid. High-quality dry, frozen, and live meaty foods will all be readily accepted. Quality and variety are the keys to a diet that will ensure that this fish ma…
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