Statements (53)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:BIC
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gptkbp:age |
6-12 months
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gptkbp:aquarium_trade |
requires hiding spots
can include hardy plants long tanks preferred |
gptkbp:average_temperature |
75-82° F
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gptkbp:behavior |
territorial
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gptkbp:breeding_behavior |
mouthbrooder
high with proper care forms pairs during breeding |
gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round in optimal conditions
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gptkbp:care_instructions |
requires special care
tiny at hatching |
gptkbp:character_traits |
aggressive during breeding
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gptkbp:color |
gptkb:yellow
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gptkbp:color_variation |
some may have darker shades
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gptkbp:coloration |
males larger than females
bright yellow with blue accents |
gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:Sunshine_Cichlid
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gptkbp:community |
can be part of a community tank with caution
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gptkbp:compatibility |
not suitable with very small fish
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
not currently endangered
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gptkbp:diet |
omnivorous
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gptkbp:difficulty |
10-20 d GH
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gptkbp:egg_laying |
lay eggs on flat surfaces
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gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Cichlidae
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gptkbp:filter_type |
sponge filter recommended
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
2-3 times a day
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gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
regular cleaning required
minimum 30 gallons requires sandy substrate |
gptkbp:growth_rate |
moderate
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gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
rocky areas |
gptkbp:hobbyist_popularity |
popular among aquarium enthusiasts
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sunshine Cichlid
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gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 10 years
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gptkbp:lighting |
moderate to low
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gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
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gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Africa
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gptkbp:p_hlevel |
7.8-9.0
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gptkbp:parent |
both parents guard the fry
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gptkbp:research |
observe for signs of stress
important before purchase |
gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Neolamprologus_brichardi
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gptkbp:size |
up to 6 inches
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gptkbp:social_behavior |
can be kept with other cichlids
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gptkbp:social_structure |
can form small groups
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gptkbp:tank_mates |
peaceful species recommended
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gptkbp:water_quality |
important for health
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gptkbp:water_resistance |
weekly 20-30%
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Neolamprologus_helianthus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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