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The Tretocephalus Cichlid, also known as the Five-bar Cichlid, comes from the coastal waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa. The appearance of the Tretocephalus is similar to that of the Frontosa, but has only 5 stripes.
The Tretocephalus should be maintained in an aquarium of at least 50 gallons with other aggressive cichlids. Provide plenty of rocks with caves, and a sandy bottom comprised of aragonite to maintain the necessary alkalinity, and provide room to set up territories.
The Tretocephalus is a cave spawner, and breeding is more difficult than most of the cichlids. Provide plenty of caves with sandy bottoms for the female to lay its eggs. Incubation occurs in 3 to 4 days and the female will remain to protect the young. Feed the fry newly hatched brine shrimp and finely crushed flake food.
Its diet should contain both meaty and vegetable-based foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, Spirulina-based flake and pellet foods.
Ideal tank mates include other aggressive African Cichlids and African Catfish of the genus Synodontis.
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Name: Tretocephalus Cichlid (Lamprologus tretocephalus)
Family: Cichlidae Range: Lake Tanganyika, Africa Size: Up to 6 inches Diet: Omnivore Tank Set-up: Freshwater: Rocks, sand bottom Tank Conditions: 72-82°F; pH 7.8-9.0; dH 12-20 Minimum Tank Capacity: 50 gallons Light: Low Temperament: Aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy Reproduction: Cave Spawner |
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