Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika bioscape setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves filling much of the aquarium A sandy substrate is preferable. Upturned flower pots make good alternative shelters and spawning caves for this species, as do large snail shells.
Temperature: 73-81°F (23-27°C)
pH: 8.0-9.5
Hardness: 8-25°H