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| Scientific Name: 'Lamprologus' sp. "Ornatipinnis" Kigoma |
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| Pronunciation: l
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| Habitat: Empty Shells |
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| Diet: Carnivore |
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| Gender Differences: Monomorphic |
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| Breeding: Shell Spawner |
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| Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Conspecific Temperament: Aggressive |
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| Maximum Size: 2" |
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| Temperature: 77 - 79°F |
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| pH: 8.6 |
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| Water Hardness: Very Hard |
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| Difficulty: 2 |
| Images: |
Female with fry 
Juvenile at 1 month 
Stressed Male 
Stressed Female with fry 
Bickering |
| Photo Credit: Greg Bulnes |
| Articles: | Shelldweller Corner |
| Comments: |
| Mature males are 2" while females a slightly smaller. L. ornatipinnis 'kigoma' prefers to spawn against rocks or a rock wall. They must be feed well and the water quality must be pristine to avoid losses or illness. They like to hold a large territory. They will tolerate other fish when not spawning but rarely tolerate unpaired conspecifics. L. ornatipinnis 'kigoma' tend to try and hold the highest point near their principle shell, and display/flare to ward off contenders. Spawning pairs may not tolerate older fry. Older fry will be driven away or killed to make room for new spawns. |
