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Cyprichromis leptosoma 'Utinta'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species: Cyprichromis leptosoma

Description

Open water shoal 'Cyp' cichlid species endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Well established in the aquarium hobby.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Tanganyika

 

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Utinta

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired a group of 12 young fish from Dave's Rare Fish. Currently in a tank with young black calvus and Lamprologus callipterus.