Neolamprologus ocellatus (Ocellatus)

Small fish from the family of the Conchyls, the ocellatus is a small orange or yellow fish, which has a beautiful bluish line under the eye, like its cousins ​​the Brevis and the Multifasciatus.

Neolamprologus Ocellatus is a fish from the Tanganyika and Malawi lakes in East Africa. It is a small cichlid fish, generally measuring between 6 and 8 cm in length. It has an elongated and side -compressed body, with a rounded tail and pointed pectoral fins. Its color is generally dark gray, with black and white spots on the fins and the back, and a white spot on its head which gives it the appearance of having a "eye" on its head, hence its name.

Neolamprologus Ocellatus is a gregarious and territorial fish, living in small groups in caves or crevices in the rocks. Males are generally larger than females and have more vivid colors. They reproduce by building a nest in the sand, where the female deposits her eggs. The male fertilizes the eggs and then takes care of the laying by keeping them in his mouth until they hatch.

The neolamprologus ocellatus is an omnivorous fish, feeding mainly on small crustaceans, molluscs and plants. In nature, they can also feed on small fish and invertebrates. In captivity, they can be nourished with food or pellet food, as well as frozen or lively foods.

Neolamprologus Ocellatus is a popular aquarium fish, thanks to its beautiful color and its social behavior. However, it can be territorial towards other fish and must therefore be maintained in a well planted aquarium with hiding places to avoid conflicts. It is also important to maintain clean and well-filtered water for their well-being.

Male larger and more developed. The female, which is smaller, has more rounded fins.

The female attracts the male to her shell, where he fertilizes them.