{"id":9465,"date":"2026-02-17T18:54:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:54:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/neolamprologus-ventralis-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-3cm\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T18:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T18:54:24","slug":"neolamprologus-ventralis-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-3cm","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=neolamprologus-ventralis-tanganyikan-african-cichlids-3cm","title":{"rendered":"Neolamprologus Ventralis Tanganyikan African Cichlids 3cm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Neolamprologus Ventralis Tanganyikan African Cichlids 3cm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Overview:<\/em> The Neolamprologus Ventralis, native to Lake Tanganyika, boasts vibrant colors and distinct markings. Its active demeanor and striking appearance make it a captivating addition to any aquarium.<\/p>\n<p><em>Origin:<\/em> Hailing from the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, these cichlids thrive in rocky habitats with plenty of crevices for shelter.<\/p>\n<p><em>Feeding:<\/em> Their diet consists of high-quality flake or pellet food supplemented with live or frozen fare like brine shrimp or bloodworms. They also relish in occasional vegetable matter.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tank Mates:<\/em> Best suited for a Tanganyikan biotope setup, they coexist well with other similarly sized Tanganyikan cichlids, such as Julidochromis and Altolamprologus species. Ensure adequate territory space to minimize aggression.<\/p>\n<p><em>Aggression:<\/em> Moderate aggression levels are typical, especially when defending territory or during breeding. Provide plenty of hiding spots to mitigate potential conflicts.<\/p>\n<p><em>Experience Level:<\/em> Intermediate to experienced aquarists will appreciate their care needs. Knowledge of cichlid behavior and tank management is beneficial for their optimal well-being.<\/p>\n<p><em>Water Parameters:<\/em> Maintain water conditions with a pH range of 7.8-9.0 and temperatures between 75-80\u00b0F (24-27\u00b0C). Adequate filtration and regular water changes are crucial for their health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Neolamprologus Ventralis Tanganyikan African Cichlids 3cm Overview: The Neolamprologus Ventralis, native to Lake Tanganyika, boasts vibrant colors and distinct markings. Its active demeanor and striking appearance make it a captivating addition to any aquarium. Origin: Hailing from the rocky shores of Lake Tanganyika in East Africa, these cichlids thrive in rocky habitats with plenty of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":9464,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[65],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-9465","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\/9465","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\/9464"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=9465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=9465"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=9465"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=9465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}