Gold Head Compressiceps

Gold Head Compressiceps

Neolamprologus cylindricus

Also known as: Cylindricus

💧 Freshwater ⚡ Semi-aggressive 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore

A cylindrical-bodied Tanganyika cichlid with bold dark and cream banding. Resembles a small barracuda in body shape.

Tank Size

30 gal
minimum (55+ preferred)

Temperature

76–82°F
24–28°C

pH Range

7.8–9
water acidity

Max Size

4"
10.2 cm

Lifespan

8 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Provide rockwork with caves. Territorial but manageable in a Tanganyika community. Avoid keeping with very small fish.

Feeding

Frozen brine shrimp, mysis, small pellets. Carnivorous in the wild, feeding on small invertebrates.

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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