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Name
Scientific name
Cyprichromis microlepidotus
Described by
Authority Poll, Year 1956, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Smallscale Cyprichromis
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The smallscale Cyprichromis, Cyprichromis microlepidotus, is an open-water cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, mostly at the northern end o…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.8–9
Hardness
10–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It's usually found in the northern end of the lake, with sporadic collections along the eastern shoreline.
Habitat
Occurs in open water in intermediate zones, characterised by scattered rocks and sandy substrates.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 45 cm - ~243 litres.
Maintenance
Like the more commonly seen C. leptosoma, it's pelagic by nature and swims in the upper part of the water column. It thus requires plenty of room to swim. In a…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.8-9.0 Hardness: 10-25°H
Diet
It's an adapted zooplankton feeder, and has a small mouth. While it proves an unfussy feeder in captivity, make sure that any foods offered are of a suitable s…
Behaviour and compatibility
It's a placid species and will not compete well with rowdy species, and certainly not Mbuna. Better tankmates are other peaceful Tanganyikan species that live …
Sexual dimorphism
Males are more colourful than females.
Reproduction
It will often spawn in the community tank, but if you want to raise a good number of fry keep it in a species setup. This should be as deep as possible and at …
Notes
Quite a rarity in the hobby, but when available it is much sought after by enthusiasts. It can be found living in huge mixed species groups with other Cyprichr…
References
References
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