{"product_id":"lemon-cichlid-neolamprologus-leleupi","title":"Lemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLemon Cichlid (Neolamprologus leleupi)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe Lemon Cichlid, \u003cem\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/em\u003e, is a rocky-shore Tanganyikan species prized for brilliant yellow-orange colour and cave-oriented behaviour. Its compact size and intense natural colour make it one of the most recognizable Tanganyika display fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Cichlid Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its compact size and intense natural colour make it one of the most recognizable Tanganyika display fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eProvide rock caves and crevices over a sand-based Tanganyika aquarium with stable mineral-rich water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePairs can defend cave territories; adequate structure and compatible tankmates matter even though the fish is relatively compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eOffer quality small cichlid pellets and varied frozen\/live supplements appropriate for an insect\/invertebrate-feeding species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Livestock Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIts lemon colour is natural healthy expression; no hormones are used to force brighter coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Livestock Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Listing Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eNeolamprologus leleupi\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8–10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Listing Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Size To Confirm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Lemon Cichlid a shell dweller?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is most strongly associated with rockwork and cave territories rather than a shell-bed colony lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering live fish online in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canada-live-fish-shrimp-shipping\" title=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada - Topick Aquarium\"\u003eLearn more about our Canada-wide live fish shipping process\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46054904266986,"sku":null,"price":22.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/neolamprologus-leleupi-25-579041.jpg?v=1780073540","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/lemon-cichlid-neolamprologus-leleupi","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}