Tanganyikan Sardine
Cyprichromis leptosoma — Schooling open-water cichlid. Forms large aggregations in the wild. Peaceful and non-territorial. One of the few Tanganyikan cichlids that truly schools. Stunning in a species tank.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Cyprichromis leptosoma |
|---|---|
| Type | cichlid |
| Adult size | 5" |
| Minimum tank | 55 gal |
| Group size | 12+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 75-82°F |
| pH | 7.8-9.0 |
| GH | 15-25 |
| Diet | omnivore — plankton |
| Swimming zone | middle |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | Yes |