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Orange Leleupi Cichlid
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The bright orange leleupi cichlid is a deep orange color, different from the lemon leleupi, which is more of a dull orange to yellow. Neolamprologus leleupi were the first known Tanganyikans bred for the aquarium. The leleupi offered here are bred for extremely orange color.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Neolamprologus leleupi |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika, Africa |
| Care Level | Easy to moderate |
| Temperament | Territorial |
| Adult Size | Up to 4" |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Diet | Omnivore |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 7.8–9.0 |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 2" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Use a sand bottom with rockwork, caves and crevices for spawning sites. Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika cichlids need hard, alkaline water; crushed coral or aragonite sand helps hold the pH up.
Feeding: Feed a quality cichlid pellet or flake once or twice a day. They also enjoy frozen foods like brine shrimp.
Tankmates: Tanganyikan cichlids do best with other Tanganyikans of similar size, such as julidochromis, neolamprologus and synodontis catfish. Give each pair its own territory.
Good to know: Leleupi keep their brightest orange with a varied diet that includes color-enhancing foods.
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