Sardine Cichlid

Fish Species

Sardine Cichlid

Cyprichromis leptosoma

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Open-water schooling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, adding movement to upper tank levels.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Cyprichromis leptosoma

Origin Region

Lake Tanganyika

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Carnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

11 cm | 4.3 in

Water Requirements
Lake Tanganyika

Temperature

24–27°C

pH

7.8–9

GH Hardness

10–20dGH

KH Alkalinity

10–20dKH

Min Tank Size

200L