Lamprologus congoensis
Lamprologus congoensis is a species best kept in a harem. So one male with several females. They are fairly aggressive among themselves, but if sufficient burrows are provided in which the females can hide, there are few problems. The aquarium should therefore be furnished with rocks, drift wood and hard plants. This will then allow territories to be established.
This species was officially described by Schilthuis in 1891.
Synonyms: Lamprologus congolensis, Acanthochromis seminudus, Lamprologus fuscus.
Diet
They are omnivorous. So plenty of variety in the menu can be provided.
Breeding Lamprologus congoensis
The breeding of the Lamprologus congoensis is quite easy. Up to 80 eggs are deposited in burrows. At 26 degrees the young hatch after 2 days and after 8 days they swim free. The female protects the young, while the male protects the environment.
Video
Author
Jan Bukkems – Aquavisie
Copyright images
AV Vivarium
George Albert Boulenger – Tekening – Catalogue of the fresh-water fishes of Africa in the British Museum (Natural History) , Volume 3, 1915 – pagina 464/465
