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Cyprichromis leptosoma
Cyprichromis leptosoma
Slender and active in open water; males are more colorful than females.
Slender and active in open water, with males more colorful than females. Blue-tailed and yellow-tailed forms occur among locality populations.
- Adult length
- Up to 12.5 cm (standard length, without the tail fin)
- Water temperature
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 7.8–9
- Hardness
- 10–25 dGH
- Natural habitat
- Adults gather in lake waters off rocky slopes.
Prone to jumping during courtship, so cover the aquarium. Fish sold as Jumbo may not be this species; do not breed different forms together.
Social behaviour and territory
Strongly social; keep at least eight fish, with a footprint of about 120×45 cm and open swimming lanes.
Diet and feeding
Its mouth is small. Offer suitably sized small live and frozen foods, making sure subordinate fish get enough.