2 Neolamprologus Leleupi (2.5")

Neolamprologus Leleupi

The Neolamprologus leleupi, commonly called the Leleupi Cichlid or Lemon Cichlid, is a striking species native to Lake Tanganyika. It is well known for its bright yellow to orange body and slender shape, making it one of the most eye-catching Tanganyikan cichlids.

Leleupi cichlids are cave-dwelling fish that prefer rocky aquariums with plenty of hiding places. They can be territorial, especially during breeding, but generally coexist with other Tanganyika species when given enough space.

Care Requirements

• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Diet: Carnivore/omnivore (cichlid pellets, frozen foods, brine shrimp)
• Temperature: 75–80°F
• pH: 7.8–9.0
• Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
• Adult Size: 4–5 inches

Tank Setup

• Rocky aquascape with caves and crevices
• Sandy or fine gravel substrate
• Stable water with strong filtration

Leleupi often form pairs and defend caves when breeding, making them interesting fish to observe.

Notes:

Assortment includes a mix of colors and patterns; Exact colors and markings will vary; Stock photo used; fish received may differ. 🐟

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We ship on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday via USPS Priority Mail. Once we get your order, we will ship it within 1 to 5 business days. For the safety of the animals, we do not ship aquatic life on Thursday and Friday. We do not want live aquatic animals sitting in USPS warehouse over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding.

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Male/Female: Will be picked at random (no custom orders)

Note: color may be slightly off from photo.

We placed a penny at the corner of the tank so you can have an idea of the size of the fish.

Guaranteed to arrive alive you have one hour of delivery to report any death. You must take a picture while the fish is dead in the bag before it’s opened.

Fish’s color might be off first 3 days due to shipping and stressed fish.

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