It is suggested to perform regular small changes and, if the water temperature can't be matched during the change, use warmer rather than colder water. Thus, fry that get out of their territory are now brought back in by the parents. In nature, Lamprologus leleupi is a monogamous cichlid, at least in nature, primarily because both parents are needed for the protection of the territory and the fry. In an aquarium, if there is no evident danger or threat, the male becomes polygamous. Males may reach 11 cm in length in an aquarium although fully grown males may be as small as 8 cm.
Females are somewhat smaller.
It is ideal for Tanganyika community tanks and can be housed with Malawi or Victoria cichlids of comparable size and temperament. Still, it is better to keep this cichlid in either a species tank or a Tanganyika community tank. Will accept any kind of commercial food in an aquarium. All rights reserved.