Tanganyika cichlid

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tropheus
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to rocky habitats
gptkbp:application used in evolutionary studies
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be aggressive
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by species
mouthbrooder
forms pairs
gptkbp:care_instructions parents mouthbrood fry
gptkbp:color varies by species
can change color based on mood
used for mating displays
blue, yellow, red, and more
depends on habitat and species.
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance important in local fisheries
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:ecological_role important for lake ecosystem health
gptkbp:egg_color lay eggs on flat surfaces
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations caught using nets and traps
overfishing threatens some species
gptkbp:fuel_capacity rocky and structured environment
can be bred in captivity
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high among species
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tanganyika cichlid
gptkbp:is_popular_in aquarium trade
gptkbp:level 7.8-9.0
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate to bright
gptkbp:migration some species exhibit seasonal migrations
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
gptkbp:parent both parents guard eggs
gptkbp:predators larger fish and birds
gptkbp:research_areas studied in various aquariums and universities
gptkbp:research_focus important for ecological studies
behavioral studies
gptkbp:scientific_name various species names
gptkbp:size up to 12 inches
gptkbp:social_structure complex social hierarchies
gptkbp:species over 200 species
includes many endemic species
cultivated for food and trade
Neolamprologus, Julidochromis, and others
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain invertebrates
gptkbp:tank_mates avoid fin nippers
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding sites
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
requires specific water conditions
best with similar-sized fish
popular among cichlid enthusiasts
gptkbp:water_management strong filtration recommended
gptkbp:wildlife pollution and habitat destruction