Lamprologus ocellatus

Lamprologus ocellatus (Ocellatus / Golden Dwarf)

Origin & Appearance: Lake Tanganyika, very small (up to 4 cm). Golden-yellow body with tiny spots and dark eyespots. Shell specialist, forms colonies.

Care Summary:

• Temperature: 24–27 °C

• pH: 7.8–9.0

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Tank Size: ≥40 L for a small colony

• Behavior: Peaceful, social, shell-bound; males territorial

• Diet: Omnivore — micro pellets, small live/frozen foods

• Tank Setup: Sandy substrate, plenty of small shells

• Breeding: Female lays eggs inside shells; male defends a cluster

• Lifespan: 3–5 years