It’s an open-water species, inhabiting the intermediate zones with scattered rocks and sandy bottoms.
*Price is per pair*
Cyprichromis Leptosoma Mpulungu
£20.00
Description
Cyprichromis leptosoma Mpulungu is a mouthbrooding species of fish in the family Cichlidae. It is endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Zambia and Tanzania.
It is a streamlined fish with a silvery to blue body colour. It grows to about 3 in (8 cm) in length. The males have either yellow or blue tails.
As it’s an open water species and will generally be found in the upper levels of the tank, the amount of swimming space takes precedence over the choice of decor. Most hobbyists like to keep it in a community with other species, so a deep tank with rock piles arranged fairly close to the substrate is probably best. Keep it well-covered as males tend to jump during spawning displays.
Most foods are accepted, but live and frozen varieties should form the bulk of the diet. It has a small mouth, being a zooplankton feeder in nature. Watch closely when feeding to ensure it is getting its fill, especially when first introduced to the tank.
Very peaceful. Do not keep it with boisterous fish
