Neolamprologus brichardi

Location: Widespread, Lake Tanganyika. Size: 7.5cm (3'') Description On first sight there appears to be no difference between the male and female. All fins on both are white to iridescent blue tipped, with the dorsal, anal and pelvic / ventral fins quite pointed. On the male you will find that these fins are slightly longer. There is a black bar which runs faintly from … [Read more...] about Neolamprologus brichardi

This beautiful fish with its lyre-tail was once known as 'The Princess of Burundi.'    It comes from the Burundi area of Lake Tanganyika. The fish was first introduced to North America in 1971 by Pierre Brichard. The males can grow to five inches and the females to three inches. They thrive in water between 76ş-82ş F. They do very well in hard water. These fish are monagomous … [Read more...] about The Princess of Burundi (Neolamprologus brichardi)