Cyprichromis microlepidotus "Kiriza"

Aquarist: AllredFish

Species Profile: Cyprichromis microlepidotus "Kiriza"

Common Name:   Micro

Species Photo by: Alan Rickers

Description:   A larger species of the Cyprichromis. Males come in many color combinations. Open water breeders.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Kiriza

Aquarist Notes

Collection Point:   Kiriza

Genetic Line:   Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired:   2022

Species Spawned:   Yes

Eager breeders. Grow large, often from 5-6".

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

Fry are extremely difficult to raise and keep healthy. If you can get them to 2"+, they are easier to keep alive. Often there is a high mortality rate before 2".

Young fish available?   Yes