Neolamprologus brevis (Brevis)

The neolamprologus Brevis is a small cichlid with a general beige coloring, covered with vertical bars with the reflections of opals. These colors can change depending on your habitat and mood, either becoming paler or darker. His cover is very black, and a blue trait highlights the eye. The male has pelvic fins extending in a white-blue filament, lengthening with age. The Brevis can live in a 35 -liter tank (approx. 10 gallons), even in a pH of 7.6, but such a low pH is not recommended, we will prefer a pH of 8. Otherwise, when you approach your hand From them, watch out for bites, he has real little teeth! Beware of gastropods, they could obstruct the entrance to the shell, and if one of the Brevis was found there, he could die of asphyxiation.

Neolamprologus brevis fish is a freshwater fish from Tanganyika and Malawi, Africa lakes. It is small, generally not measuring more than 5 centimeters long, and has an elongated body and compressed laterally. It is generally gray or light brown in color with black or brown spots on the body and fins.

Neolamprologus Brevis is a gregarious fish that lives in groups of several individuals in crevices and caves near the bottom of the lakes. It is also known to be a holes hollower and can dig complex tunnels in rocks and sand to hide and protect themselves.

Neolamprologus Brevis is an omnivorous fish which feeds mainly on small crustaceans and invertebrates which it finds in the sand of the bottom of the lake. It is also known to feed on aquatic plants and leftover fish.

Neolamprologus Brevis is a territorial reproductive fish. Males can be very aggressive with each other when they compete for a territory for reproduction. The females lay their eggs in the tunnels and caves dug by males, and the male protects eggs and young fish until independent.

Due to its small size and gregarious behavior, Neolamprologus Brevis is often maintained in aquarium with other species of peaceful background fish. However, it can be difficult to keep in captivity due to its specific food and housing needs.

The male is larger than the female (5 cm unlike 4 for the female)

For the brevis to happen again, it must be at least 3 shells there so that the couple can choose. It is better to have sand, and to trigger reproduction, you have to leave them alone and do nothing. The male attracts the female in a shell where she will lay her eggs. The male will fertilize them, and the female will watch them.