Aqua Nest

Signatus

Neolamprologus signatusSold out

Captive-bred, Sydney · Natural range: Lake Tanganyika

$38.00

Size/age: 2 - 3cm · 8 - 12 weeks

Recommended purchase: Colony

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  • Australian captive bred
  • Bred and raised in our Sydney fish room
  • Quarantined and health checked
  • Carefully oxygen-packed for transport
  • Insulated live-fish packaging
  • Live Arrival Guarantee
  • Specialist live-fish shipping
  • Direct from the breeder

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An uncommon, attractively marked shell-dweller for the dedicated Tanganyika sand-bottom tank.

Care requirements

Temperament
Peaceful shell-dweller, colonial
Minimum tank size
2ft / 60L+
Water parameters
pH 7.8 - 9.0 · 24 - 27°C · 10 - 20 dGH
Diet
Omnivore — micro pellet and finely crushed flake

See how Signatus compares to other species in our Species Care Guide.

About Signatus

Neolamprologus signatus is a lesser-seen member of the shell-dwelling Neolamprologus group, sharing the same sand-and-shell colony lifestyle as multis and similis. A calm addition for keepers wanting something a little different in a dedicated shell-dweller setup.