Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They have long, slender bodies adorned with pearly scales and lovely white spots on the fins. They often scoot around the substrate, balancing on their round pelvic fins as some sort of foot.
These fish are very social and require groups of 5 or more to live comfortably.
Scientific Name: Lamprologus ornatipinnis
Common Name:
Max Size: 2.5"
pH: 7.5-8.6
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Lake Tanganyikan cichlids
Lamprologus ornatipinnis is a small shell-dwelling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. They have long, slender bodies adorned with pearly scales and lovely white spots on the fins. They often scoot around the substrate, balancing on their round pelvic fins as some sort of foot.
These fish are very social and require groups of 5 or more to live comfortably.
Scientific Name: Lamprologus ornatipinnis
Common Name:
Max Size: 2.5"
pH: 7.5-8.6
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet, frozen and live food
Compatibility: Lake Tanganyikan cichlids