Sardine Cichlid (Cyprichromis leptosoma)

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

23–25 °C

pH

8–9

Dureza GH

9–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

8.2–12.1 cm

Tanque mínimo

176 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Assertive but manageable with space and structure

Origen

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Descripción de la especie

Cichlidae species Cyprichromis leptosoma comes from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. Territory is its whole worldview; rocks arranged as walls calm what open water cannot. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 8.2–12.1 cm. Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded. Strong filtration, hardscape boundaries and a steady routine turn a brawler into a showpiece. Maintain 23–25 °C at pH 8–9. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with rock piles

Decoración dura

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Plantas

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Singly, in pairs, or as a harem — never crowded

Dieta

Accepts all foods; emphasise quality over variety

Compañeros recomendados

• Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank

Evitar con

• Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Método de cría

Cave or substrate spawner with prolonged parental care