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Name
Scientific name
Paracyprichromis brieni
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Paracyprichromis brieni is a deep-water cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, where it is quite widespread. Males hold territories under rock…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
110mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is quite widespread in the lake.
Habitat
It is found in relatively deep water, with females in open water just above areas of rocky substrates and males preferring to sit under rocky overhangs or in c…
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 45 ∗ 38 cm - ~205 litres is large enough for a small shoal.
Maintenance
This species will generally be found in the upper levels of the aquarium and swimming space is important. Most hobbyists like to keep it in a community with ot…
Water conditions
Temperature: 24 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
P. brieni will accept most foods offered but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet. This fish has a small mouth and is a zooplankton feede…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful and retiring. Do not keep with boisterous species such as mbuna or that inhabit similar areas in the tank like Cyprichromis. It is best kept in a…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish are more colourful than females and develop longer extensions to the caudal fin.
Reproduction
Possible but rarely achieved in captivity. Polygamous maternal mouthbrooder. The breeding aquarium should be set up as suggested above. Large caves and vertica…
Notes
Although P. brieni is better kept in a group, it tends to form much looser shoals than the similar Cyprichromis species. Male fish form territories under overh…
References
References
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