CheckMyFishTankPrincess of Burundi care
Neolamprologus pulcher · Freshwater · Intermediate level care
A graceful Tanganyikan cichlid that lives in family groups.
Feeding
Twice a day. A small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes. Small pellets, frozen foods, flakes.
Claims a territory and guards it.
Good tank mates
Fish that pass every check with Princess of Burundi in a 60 gallon tank: same water, overlapping temperature, nobody gets eaten and no bullies.
Do not mix with
- Tinfoil Barb: Tinfoil Barb grows big enough to eat Princess of Burundi.
- White Cloud Mountain Minnow: White Cloud Mountain Minnow and Princess of Burundi need different water temperatures.
- Oscar: Oscar grows big enough to eat Princess of Burundi.
- Green Terror: Green Terror grows big enough to eat Princess of Burundi.
- Frontosa: Frontosa grows big enough to eat Princess of Burundi.
- Skunk Loach: Skunk Loach fight their own kind. Keep only one per tank.
- Common Goldfish: Common Goldfish and Princess of Burundi need different water temperatures.
- Comet Goldfish: Comet Goldfish and Princess of Burundi need different water temperatures.
Questions
What size tank does a Princess of Burundi need?
At least 30 gallons for a group of 4. Adults grow to about 4 inches, so plan for the adult size, not the size at the store.
What temperature does a Princess of Burundi like?
75 to 82 degrees Fahrenheit, with a pH of about 8 to 9. A steady temperature matters more than hitting one exact number.
How many Princess of Burundi should I keep together?
Keep 4 or more. They feel safe in a group and show better color and behavior.
What do Princess of Burundi eat?
Small pellets, frozen foods, flakes. Feed twice a day: a small pinch they finish in about 2 minutes.
Sources
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