neolamprologus tretocephalus

[mack74]

Has anyone ever kept these before? I have about 10 growing out and from what I have read they get nasty and should be kept in pairs. Is this true or can u keep more than that as well as other species of fish with them?

[joe_jaskot]

Better off keeping them in pairs, unless the tank is very large with plenty of hiding places. The pair will make life miserable for the other fish in a small tank.

[mack74]

I was gonna put them in a 125 with some malawi bad idea ya think?

[AlishanAS]

I had a pair on a 60gFBH tank years ago. They dug a huge pit under a few rocks and drove everything else to the sides fo the tank. They did spawn once and then got divorced, cichlid style.

[mack74]

There are some nasty mbuna in there so it should be interesting. Maybe i should add them now they are 2-3 inch now

[joe_jaskot]

The mbuna better watch out. LOL!

[mack74]

Well I guess we shall see what happens. Thank guys.

Joe thanks for the info I allways value your opinion.

[DJRansome]

I wanted them in my 125G Tang community as well and was warned off. Apparently once they spawn they kill everything in the tank, including often each other. I have a single. Gregga has some together, maybe he will chime in. His had not spawned yet last November when I talked to him, maybe that's a good thing. I was listening to him get advice on how to get them to spawn from the owner of Pro Aqua when we were there.

[fishboy]

mikey,,

i have 4 left in a community 125g along w/ other malawi and tangs.. there fine.. no fights going on but there not the most viscious species in the tank.. i think the neolamp tetracanthus are.. lots of rock and hiding spots and there doing great.. got rid of a pr and i regret it.. they seem to be very nuetral.. nobody messes w/them and they dont mess w/ anyone.. i also mixed in the gold sexfaciatus w/ them and they do pretty well together.. so far so good..

greg

[mk_ultra]

my experience with them is they are ok in large groups--as long as no one spawns.

[gregga]

hey folks....

I have 7 neolamprologus gold sexfaciatus in a 75g w/a group of clown loaches. The tank is heavily rocked - by far the most difficult of mine to catch fish from.
To start with, these are all very large specimens, ranging from 5"-6.5". Admittedly, their gold and brown barring makes them an appealing species to keep. I assumed putting this many together would guarantee a mix of males & females. Well, the group has been together approx. 20 mo. and I've never had a spawn or slightest hint of breeding behavior. On the other hand, there is not one split fin or missing scale to be found. I've wondered if it was possible that I have 7 males. Hence, no females, so there is little to fight over. Or maybe I just have the "Unable To Spawn This Species Gene." Either way, kinda frustrating.
Admittedly, I have never vented these fish. At some point I'm gonna separate them into 2-3 mini groups and put them into smaller tanks then watch closely. For now, they are just eating my food and using my electricity.

[EMTBMIKE]

Hey Mike how big are these guys now? Do you have any new pictures of them? Is the the next step frontosas?
MIKE

[mack74]

They are all around 3 inch and in a 55 with about 40 other fish. No problems so far. I am gonna move them this week. I have to vent them to see what i got and maybe split them up into 2 groups. No fonts for me at least not yet lol. I will take some pics today.