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Name
Scientific name
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Described by
Authority Boulenger, Year 1901, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
A deep-water cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, Paracyprichromis nigripinnis is easily confused with P. brieni, its only congener. It has …
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.
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
It 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 feeder in th…
Behaviour and compatibility
Very peaceful and retiring. Do not keep with boisterous species such as mbuna or species that inhabit similar areas in the tank like Cyprichromis. It is best k…
Sexual dimorphism
Males tend to grow larger than females, are more colourful and develop longer caudal extensions.
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. nigripinnis is better kept in a group, it tends to form much looser shoals than the similar Cyprichromis species. Male fish form territories under …
References
References
1 on this profile