Balloon Cichlid

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:BIC
gptkbp:activities active swimmer
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires hiding spots
peaceful with caution
long tanks preferred
gptkbp:average_temperature should be stable
75-82° F
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breeding_behavior egg-laying
requires specific conditions
mouthbrooder
high in captivity
gptkbp:breeding_range 6 months
gptkbp:care_instructions requires special attention
gptkbp:character_traits curious
gptkbp:color various colors including blue and yellow
gptkbp:color_variation albino
gptkbp:coloration during breeding season
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Balloon_Cichlid
gptkbp:community not ideal for aggressive species
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:cuisine pellets and flakes
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:difficulty moderate to hard
gptkbp:diseases ich and fin rot
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fishkeeping_level intermediate to advanced
gptkbp:foraging_behavior twice a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity small to medium
regular water changes
separate tank recommended
minimum 30 gallons
rocky substrate
stable water parameters
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Neolamprologus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balloon Cichlid
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to low
natural decor preferred
gptkbp:maturity_size 4-6 inches
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
gptkbp:origin gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:p_hlevel 7.5-9.0
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Neolamprologus_leleupi
gptkbp:research_status popular among aquarists
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Neolamprologus_brichardi
gptkbp:size up to 6 inches
gptkbp:social_behavior can be kept in pairs
gptkbp:social_structure monogamous
gptkbp:strategy moderate
gptkbp:tank_mates other cichlids
gptkbp:vision good eyesight
gptkbp:water_management efficient filtration needed
gptkbp:water_quality important for health
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Balloon_Cichlid
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4