{"product_id":"lamprologus-leleupi-uvira-super-orange","title":"Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Cichlid (\u003cem\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as Leleupi Orange, is a bright orange cave-dwelling cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Prized for its vivid colouration that ranges from bright yellow to deep orange. This species is rated as moderate care and can live up to 10 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCichlidae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEast Africa (Lake Tanganyika)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTerritorial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–27°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8–9.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–20 dGH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-protein pellets, frozen foods, live foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Region\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Natural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Cichlid is found throughout Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. It is a recess-dweller, inhabiting cracks and crevices among the rocky substrate. It feeds on invertebrates in the biocover of the substrate. Colour ranges from bright yellow to deep orange, with both forms occurring at each location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTank Setup \u0026amp; Water Parameters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum of 150 litres with plenty of rockwork, caves, and crevices. Adults reach approximately 10 cm. Maintain water temperature between 24–27°C with a pH of 7.8–9.0 and hardness of 10–20 dGH. Hard, highly alkaline water is essential for this Tanganyikan species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Cichlid is a carnivore. Offer high-protein cichlid pellets, frozen foods such as brine shrimp and mysis, and small live foods. They are active hunters of small invertebrates. Feed once or twice daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood companions include other Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size. Avoid small shrimp and very small fish. You might also consider species such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eKitumba Jumbo Sardine Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eXenotilapia Ochrogenys\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/tropical-fish-for-sale-uk\"\u003eYellow Sand Cichlid\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from Tropical Fish Co?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Tropical Fish Co, every fish is carefully selected and shipped with care across the UK. We offer live arrival guarantee, expert advice, and competitive prices. Order your Lemon Cichlid today and enjoy next-day delivery to your door.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tropical Fish Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57445993480527,"sku":"1387","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1408\/6735\/files\/lamprologus-leleupi-uvira-super-ora-natural-aquarium-1387.webp?v=1777850860","url":"https:\/\/tropical-fish-co.myshopify.com\/products\/lamprologus-leleupi-uvira-super-orange","provider":"Tropical Fish Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}