Cyprichromis microlepidotus Cyprichromis microlepidotus
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Cyprichromis microlepidotus
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Top (open water)
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Planktivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
8.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Planktivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Mouthbrooder; lekking males; gentle current.
Notes
Midwater shoaler; mixes well with rock dwellers; keep large groups.