Familie: Cichlidae
Sardine Cichlid ist ein Buntbarsch aus Tanganjikasee, Afrika. Länge 8.2–12.1 cm, Temperatur 23–25 °C.
Cyprichromis leptosoma, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Assertive but manageable with space and structure and accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety, it grows to 8.2–12.1 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 23–25 °C range. In a community tank it pairs well with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament.
Schwierigkeit: mittel. Assertive but manageable with space and structure.
Halte das Wasser bei 23–25 °C. 23–25 °C recorded range. Heater required for stable tropical warmth.
Endgröße: 8.2–12.1 cm. Minimum: 176 L.
Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety. Ergänze Futter mit Frost- oder Lebendfutter.
Assertive but manageable with space and structure; Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Gute Partner: Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank.Nicht mit Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.
Aus Tanganjikasee, Afrika: lakes and slow rivers with structure, mit still to gentle current.
Bei Pflege und Wasserwechsel wird ein Deckel empfohlen.
Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care. Often striking; males larger and brighter.