Neolamprologus ocellatus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:age 6-12 months
gptkbp:aquarium_trade moderate
best with similar-sized cichlids
prefer open spaces with hiding spots
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior aggressive towards conspecifics
gptkbp:body_shape laterally compressed
gptkbp:breeding_behavior seasonal
mouthbrooder
nesting in caves
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color yellow and blue
gptkbp:color_variation various morphs exist
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Ocellatus_Cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cuisine pellets and flakes
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:difficulty moderately hard
gptkbp:distribution endemic to Africa
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins elongated
gptkbp:foraging_behavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 100 liters
separate tank recommended
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Neolamprologus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Neolamprologus ocellatus
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:larval_stage free-swimming after hatching
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:p_hlevel 7.5-9.0
gptkbp:parent female cares for young
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:reproduction egg-laying
gptkbp:research_importance popular in aquaculture
gptkbp:size up to 10 cm
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:tank_mates can include other cichlids
gptkbp:temperament territorial
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cichlids
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5