Telmatochromis vittatus
A territorial but shy specires. It can be maintained successfully with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different areas of the tank such as Neolamprologus shelldwellers and Cyprichromis species. It should be kept as a pair as it is aggressive towards conspecifics. A suitably large aquarium is required if several are to be kept.
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Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika bioscape setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium A sandy substrate is preferable. Upturned flower pots make good alternative shelters and spawning caves for this species, as do large snail shells.
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Water Conditions
Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
pH: 8.0-9.5
Hardness: 8-25°H
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$6.20Telmatochromis vittatus
A territorial but shy specires. It can be maintained successfully with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different areas of the tank such as Neolamprologus shelldwellers and Cyprichromis species. It should be kept as a pair as it is aggressive towards conspecifics. A suitably large aquarium is required if several are to be kept.
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Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika bioscape setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium A sandy substrate is preferable. Upturned flower pots make good alternative shelters and spawning caves for this species, as do large snail shells.
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Water Conditions
Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
pH: 8.0-9.5
Hardness: 8-25°H
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Description
A territorial but shy specires. It can be maintained successfully with other small to medium-sized Tanganyikan cichlids that occupy different areas of the tank such as Neolamprologus shelldwellers and Cyprichromis species. It should be kept as a pair as it is aggressive towards conspecifics. A suitably large aquarium is required if several are to be kept.
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Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika bioscape setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium A sandy substrate is preferable. Upturned flower pots make good alternative shelters and spawning caves for this species, as do large snail shells.
After an Aquarium for your fish? Browse our Aquarium Tank Selection here
Shop a variety of Aquarium Substrates here
Water Conditions
Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
pH: 8.0-9.5
Hardness: 8-25°H
