{"id":9455,"date":"2026-02-17T18:54:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/neolamprologus-cylindricus-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-5cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:54:10","slug":"neolamprologus-cylindricus-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-5cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=neolamprologus-cylindricus-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-5cm","title":{"rendered":"Neolamprologus Cylindricus Tanganyikan African Cichlids 5cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Neolamprologus Cylindricus Tanganyikan African Cichlids 5cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview:<\/strong> The Neolamprologus cylindricus, originating from the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika, is a captivating African Cichlid known for its sleek, elongated body and striking behavior.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Indigenous to the shores of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, these cichlids thrive in rocky habitats, preferring areas with numerous caves and crevices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Feeding:<\/strong> This species is predominantly carnivorous, relishing in live and frozen foods like brine shrimp, bloodworms, and high-quality pellets. A varied diet ensures optimal health and coloration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tank Mates:<\/strong> Best suited for a species-specific tank or with other Tanganyikan cichlids of similar size and temperament. Mixing with overly aggressive or significantly smaller fish is not recommended.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aggression:<\/strong> While moderately territorial, they display less aggression compared to some other Tanganyikan cichlid species. Nevertheless, providing adequate hiding spots and space is crucial to mitigate potential conflicts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Experience Level:<\/strong> Recommended for intermediate to experienced aquarists familiar with maintaining cichlid tanks. Understanding their behavior and providing appropriate tank conditions is essential for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Water Parameters:<\/strong> Maintain water temperature between 75-80\u00b0F (24-27\u00b0C) and a pH range of 7.8-9.0. Hard, alkaline water replicates their natural habitat and supports their health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neolamprologus Cylindricus Tanganyikan African Cichlids 5cm Overview: The Neolamprologus cylindricus, originating from the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika, is a captivating African Cichlid known for its sleek, elongated body and striking behavior. Origin: Indigenous to the shores of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, these cichlids thrive in rocky habitats, preferring areas with numerous caves and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9454,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[65],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9455","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-tanganyikan-cichlids","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/9455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/9454"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9455"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9455"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}