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Lestradea perspicax

Temperature
24–27°C
pH
9–9
dGH
8–25 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
50 L
Lestradea perspicax is a peaceful cichlid that does well in species-specific tanks or with other Tanganyika fish that share the same water requirements. When setting up the tank: 1. **Tank Setup:** Include plenty of hiding spots using rocks and caves. 2. **Diet:** They are micro-predators in the wild and do well on a mix of live foods such as daphnia and high-quality pellets in captivity. 3. **Behavior:** They can become territorial, especially during the breeding season. 4. **Breeding:** Maternal mouthbrooders, where the female carries the eggs and fry.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–25 ppm
Temperature
24–27°C
pH
9–9

Tank & size

Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
120 cm
Tank volume
50 L

Distribution

Lestradea perspicax is a cichlid species endemic to the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika in Africa.

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