Burton's cichlid

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fish
gptkbp:behavior active swimmer
gptkbp:breedingSeason 6-12 months
year-round
requires specific conditions
mouthbrooder
high with proper care
forms pairs
caves or crevices
gptkbp:colors blue and yellow
vibrant
depends on environment
striped or spotted
can vary with mood
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Burton's_cichlid
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution endemic_to_Lake_Tanganyika
gptkbp:eggColor adhesive eggs
gptkbp:family Cichlidae
gptkbp:firstDescribedBy Trewavas
gptkbp:fishSpecies moderate
monitor for diseases
can be shy initially
can thrive in community tanks.
rocks and caves preferred
other_Tanganyika_cichlids
gptkbp:foragingBehavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:generator sexual dimorphism present
gptkbp:habitat rocky areas
gptkbp:healthcare requires large tank
moderate lighting recommended
prefer minimal plants
rocky and spacious
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Burton's cichlid
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:matingSystem courtship displays
gptkbp:nativeTo Lake Tanganyika
gptkbp:personalityTrait territorial
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:relatedPatent Lepidiolamprologus
gptkbp:researchAreas studied for behavior and ecology
gptkbp:scientificName Lepidiolamprologus kendalli
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm
gptkbp:socialResponsibility can be aggressive
establishes dominance
gptkbp:socialStructure can be kept in groups
gptkbp:team minimum 200 liters
regular water changes needed
compatible with other cichlids
gptkbp:traditionalFood high-quality pellets and flakes
gptkbp:trimLevels 7.8-9.0
gptkbp:typeOf small at hatching
parents protect fry
gptkbp:waterManagement 24-28 °C
hard water preferred
gptkbp:waterQuality needs clean water