Five Bar Cichlid 1.75" (Neolamprologus Tretocephalus)

The Five-Bar Cichlid Neolamprologus tretocephalus is very handsome beauty. It has a dramatic color pattern with bold black bars contrasted against a light silvery blue background. The fins are highlighted with a gorgeous blue tinge along the edges, and adult males will sometimes have a purple tinge on the edge. It is known by a number of common names, with several that depict its bold appearance including Tret Cichlid, Tretocephalus Cichlid, Five Barred Lamprologus, Poor Mans Frontosa, Dwarf Frontosa, Five-Bar Lamprologus, and African Five Barred Cichlid.

Care Level: Intermediate

Temperament: Aggressive

Max Size: 6"

Temperature: 78 to 80 Degrees

PH Level: 8.6 to 9.5

Diet: Omnivore

Origin: Lake Tanganyika