in aquarium, specimens of brichardi have been known grow 15 cm (6 ), including filaments on tail. 1 of easiest tanganyikans keep, , indeed breed, , true beginner s fish. fish begin breed in aquarium 5 cm (2 ). aren’t particularly choosy in selecting spawning mediums, , known spawn in rockwork, conch , welch shells, , inverted flower pots. in wild, parents allow many generations of fry stay within territory, , indeed these fry assist parents in guarding younger fry.
a important item consider in selecting brichardi aquarium mindful of how protective fish in defending fry. have been known have spawns numbering more 100 fry @ time. not @ unheard of single pair of brichardi take on mixed tank of tanganyikans, large 120 cm (4 ft), 75-gallon aquarium. tend pair off earlier other tanganyikans, becomes quite common occurrence, of other fish either huddled in top corner, degree of damage, , dead. breed prolifically in optimal tank conditions fry increase in number after many months have been known eat young fry make room more.
the best method keeping neolamprologus brichardi in species-only tank. tank small 15 gallons can utilized, though between 20 , 35 gallons more appropriate. keeping fish on own, not limit chance eliminate tankmates, graceful finnage grow better.
that not impossible keep fish other tanganyikans, 1 must careful in selecting tankmates, , aquarium should @ least 90 cm long (36 ), 120 cm (48 ) tank being preferable. commonly available fish should compatible include: neolamprologus leleupi, cylindricus; altolamprologus calvus, compressiceps; julidochromis marlieri or regani.
there is, however, bit of secret making work. other tankmates must larger brichardi begin , must establish territory in aquarium first. purchasing adult pair of calvus , juvenile brichardi example of situation work out. there 1 important caveat: in tank of less 120 cm (48 ) limited 2 pairs of fish when including brichardi in mix, though may not successful.
keeping n. brichardi malawian or victorian cichlids or tanganyikan shell dwellers can cause problems. in 180 cm (6 ft) aquarium may possible house n. brichardi many fish not otherwise able do. in large tank not easy pull off, , must know how build territories limit species of fish go.
in aquarium, fish readily accept prepared foods, such cichlid pellets, , flake food, recommended supplement diet brine shrimp, mysis shrimp or cyclops.
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