Princess of Burundi

Princess of Burundi

Neolamprologus brichardi

Also known as: Fairy Cichlid, Lyretail Cichlid

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🍽️ Omnivore

Elegant Tanganyika cichlid with elongated fins and a lyretail. Forms cooperative breeding colonies.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

75–81°F
24–27°C

pH Range

7.8–9
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

8–10 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Middle
preferred zone

Care Notes

Can become very aggressive and take over a tank when breeding. Best in species or Tanganyika community.

Feeding

Small pellets, flakes, frozen brine shrimp, and daphnia.

Compatible Tank Mates

None identified.

Use Caution With

Bloodfin Tetra 2" Buenos Aires Tetra 3" Red Eye Tetra 2.5" Giant Danio 4" Pearl Danio 2.5" Gold Pristella Tetra 1.8" Firemouth Cichlid 6" Blue Acara 6" Rainbow Cichlid 5" Sajica Cichlid 5" Nicaraguan Cichlid 10" Port Cichlid 6"

Incompatible With

Neon Tetra 1.5" Cardinal Tetra 2" Rummy Nose Tetra 2" Ember Tetra 0.8" Black Skirt Tetra 2.5" Serpae Tetra 1.75" Congo Tetra 3.5" Glowlight Tetra 1.5" Harlequin Rasbora 2" Chili Rasbora 0.7" Celestial Pearl Danio 1" Zebra Danio 2"

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