Brichard’s Slender Cichlid
Teleogramma brichardi
Brichard’s Slender Cichlid is a bottom-dwelling fish.
Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.
Quick facts
- Adult size
- ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in)
- Aquarium size
- 90 L or larger
- Care level
- Intermediate
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Swimming zone
- Bottom dweller
- Temperature
- 20–23 °C
- pH
- 6–7
- GH
- 2–10 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- up to 8 years
Care requirements
Care level: Intermediate.
Lifespan: up to 8 years.
Aquarium size and space needs
Minimum aquarium size: 90 L or larger. Plan the layout and stocking within that limit.
Water parameters
Suitable water: temperature 20–23 °C, pH 6–7, GH 2–10 dGH.
Temperament and compatibility
Brichard’s Slender Cichlid needs careful companion choice because it can be territorial or semi-aggressive.
Swimming zone and behavior
This fish uses the bottom area, so leave enough open substrate area for movement and feeding.
Feeding
As an omnivore, Brichard’s Slender Cichlid should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.
Make sure food reaches the substrate before faster fish take it.
Natural habitat and origin
Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Before adding this fish
- Plan for an aquarium of 90 L or larger.
- Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
- Offer a varied diet suitable for an omnivorous bottom-dwelling fish.
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FAQ
How large does Brichard’s Slender Cichlid get?
Brichard’s Slender Cichlid reaches ≤ 10 cm (≤ 3.9 in).
What aquarium size does Brichard’s Slender Cichlid need?
Use an aquarium of at least 90 L or larger.
Is Brichard’s Slender Cichlid peaceful?
Brichard’s Slender Cichlid needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.
What temperature is suitable for Brichard’s Slender Cichlid?
Keep it between 20 to 23 °C.