Lamprologus congoensis tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.

Photo: Boulenger, George Albert, 1858-1937 · Public domain

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Lamprologus congoensis

Lamprologus congoensis is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 13 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 23–25 °C.

Size: 13 cmtotal length
Temperature: 23–25 °C
pH: 6.0–7.5
Tank footprint: 120 × 30 cm

In the aquarium

Temperature23–25 °C

pH6.0–7.5

Hardness5–15 °dGH

In the wild

Water type: Freshwater
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Midwater, close to the bottom

Conservation status

Classification

OrderPerciformes
FamilyCichlidae
GenusLamprologus
SpeciesLamprologus congoensis

Quick answers

Lamprologus congoensis size: how big does it get?: It grows to 13 cm (total length).
Lamprologus congoensis tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 30 cm.
Lamprologus congoensis water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–25 °C, pH 6.0–7.5, hardness 5–15 °dGH.
Lamprologus congoensis: is it endangered?: The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.