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Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui - Hecqui's Cichlid
Lepidiolamprologus Hecqui - Hecqui's Cichlid
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Hecqui's Cichlid is a sleek, predatory shell dweller that is quite different in behaviour to the smaller species. They are more of a lurking ambush predator, using shells for shelter rather than territory in the same way Multies or Ocellatus do. They have a streamlined body with subtle patterning and are a fascinating species for experienced keepers who want something beyond the usual shell dwellers.
Home-bred by me in QLD. These fish need a sand substrate and shells or rocky cover.
- Adult size: 8–10cm
- Temperament: Predatory, territorial
- Best kept in: Species-only or with robust tankmates
- Tank size: 80L minimum
- Temperature: 24–27°C
- Substrate: Sand with rocks and shells
- Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced
You will receive young fish, randomly selected.
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