Lamprologus Trethocephalus 7 cm
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Lamprologus tretocephalus
Tanganyika cichlid - territorial and colourful, close to the "Dwarf Frontosa".
Lamprologus tretocephalus is an African cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika. Often nicknamed the "Dwarf Frontosa", it has beautiful dark vertical stripes and a territorial behaviour typical of the lake's cichlids. A robust species, best kept in well-structured rocky tanks.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Territorial and hierarchical. Minimum tank capacity 200 L with rocky areas, hiding places and sandy substrate. Lives in pairs or small harems and defends its territory vigorously.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 24-27°C
- pH: 7.8-9.0
- GH: 10-20 °dGH
3. Diet
Carnivore: specific foods for African cichlids, artemia, krill, sinking pellets. Discover our foods for Tanganyika cichlids.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Lamprologus tretocephalus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 12-15 cm |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika (Africa) |
| Behaviour | Territorial, aggressive when breeding |
| Living zone | Environment / bottom |
| Life expectancy | 8-10 years |
5. Reproduction
Depth on substrate. Pairs clean a cavity before spawning. The parents actively look after the eggs and fry. Relatively accessible reproduction in a specific tank.
6. Compatibility
Maintain with other Tanganyika species of similar size: Neolamprologus, Julidochromis, Altolamprologus. Avoid calm or small species.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
Shipped in professional isothermal packaging to ensure thermal stability and safe transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- In-store collection in Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departure Monday or Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departure Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Élevés en captivité
- espece
- Cichlidés du lac Tanganyika
- nom latin
- Lamprologus Trethocephalus 3,5-4cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cichlidé africain (Tanganyika)
- Taille adulte
- 12–15 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 200 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Agressif
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore
- Température
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 7.8–9.0
- GH
- 10–20 °dGH
- KH
- 8–15 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Lac Tanganyika (Afrique)
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 8–10 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Difficile
- Compatibilité
- Spécifique Tanganyika
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.