Neolamprologus Brevis 2,5-3cm
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Neolamprologus brevis 2,5-3 cm
Shellfish cichlid - peaceful and ideal for the Tanganyika aquarium
Neolamprologus brevis is a small shellfish cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. Quieter than other closely related species, it lives in pairs in a shell that it shares with its female. Perfect for small tanks dedicated to the Tanganyika biotope.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Calm and territorial. To be kept in pairs or small groups in an aquarium of at least 60 L, with fine sand and shells (Neothauma, snails). Slightly digs around its shell to protect it.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 24-27°C
- pH: 8.0-9.0
- GH: 10-20 °dGH
- KH: 8-12 °KH
3. Diet
Microphagous carnivore: artemia, microgranules, daphnia, mud worms. Discover our foods for African cichlids.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Neolamprologus brevis |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 5-6 cm |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika (East Africa) |
| Behaviour | Shellfish farming, peaceful |
| Living zone | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 6-8 years |
5. Reproduction
Eggs are laid in shells. The eggs are laid inside, protected by the couple. The fry remain close to the shell until they reach maturity.
6. Compatibility
Very good cohabitation with other calm shellfish: Lamprologus ocelatus, multifasciatus. Avoid large predators or aggressive open-water fish.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
The fish are shipped in professional isothermal packaging guaranteeing safety and thermal stability.
Delivery methods
- France Express (France, Belgium, Luxembourg)
- In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)
Shipment organisation
- Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
- France: departure on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, 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
- Neolamprologus Brevis 2,5-3cm
- Famille Biotope
- Cichlidé africain (Tanganyika)
- Taille adulte
- 5–6 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 80 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Territorial
- 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
- 5–8 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Intermédiaire
- Compatibilité
- Poissons du 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.