American Cichlid – Neets, Poor Mans Tropheus (Neetroplus Nematopus) 5-6cm

If you are a fish fanatic who is interested in observing some extremely fascinating behavior, Neetroplus nematopus would be an ideal candidate. N. nematopus are native to Central America  Neets, as they have been nicknamed have also been known as the poor man’s Tropheus for their high resemblance to Lake Tanganyika’s Tropheus species. Their natural habitat resembles the goby cichlids of Lake Tanganyika with fast, turbulent waters. This should be duplicated in the aquarium environment as well. Their diet also resembles the gobies in that they like to graze off of algae and aufwuchs from rock structures. N. nematopus are pretty tolerant as far as water conditions. Be sure to keep it well oxygenated.

• Species – neetroplus nematopus
• Common Name – Poor Mans Tropheus
• Origin – Southern Mexico and Guatemala in lakes and creeks
• Diet – Omnivores
• PH Range – 6 – 7
• Temperature – Tropical 24°c – 30°c
• Breed Type – Egg Layer
• Current Size – approximately 6cm (Grows to approximately 15cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed