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Blue Ocellatus - 3cm (Neolamprologus Ocellatus) (Live Fish)

Name: Blue Ocellatus - 3cm (Neolamprologus Ocellatus) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-NEOLAMPROLOGUS-OCCELLATUS-BLUE-1PK
Price: 65.00 AUD
Availability: InStock

$65.00 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

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Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

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The Neolamprologus Ocellatus Blue is a small freshwater cichlid with a pale blue to silvery body accented by subtle darker markings and iridescent highlights. Its compact, laterally compressed body, rounded fins, and distinctive blue coloration give it an elegant appearance.

Common names: Blue Ocellatus, Blue Shell Dweller, Blue Ocellated Shell-Dweller
Scientific name: Neolamprologus ocellatus “Blue”
Approximate size: Males up to 5–6 cm; females around 3–4 cm
Temperament: Territorial and feisty for its size, especially around its shell and breeding territory
Recommended tank size: 60 L+ for a pair or small group
Diet: Carnivorous/micro-predatory; small sinking pellets, brine shrimp, daphnia, cyclops, and other small frozen or live foods
Origin: Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
Basic care information: A small shell-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlid and blue color form of Neolamprologus ocellatus. Provide a fine sand substrate and several empty snail shells, with at least one shell per fish and preferably extras. The fish will bury and reposition shells and defend the surrounding territory. Maintain hard, alkaline, well-buffered water around 23–27°C with a pH of approximately 8.0–9.0. Keep water quality stable and well oxygenated. Females lay eggs inside shells and guard the brood, while males defend the surrounding territory.