Open water shoal 'Cyp' cichlid species endemic to Lake Tanganyika. Well established in the aquarium hobby. Often kept with rock dwelling species from the same lake, as the Cyps occupy the upper region of the tank.
Category: Cichlids
Global Region: Africa
Distribution: Lake Tanganyika
Collection Point: Utinta
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2021
Species Spawned: Yes
A smaller species in the Cyprichromis genus. Eagerly spawn in groups. More individuals in the tank spreads out the aggression.
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Fry eagerly eat live BBS and crushed flake and copepods.
Young fish available? Yes