Cyprichromis leptosoma 'Utinta'

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

Species Profile: Cyprichromis leptosoma

Description:   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

Aquarist Notes

Photo of aquarist's species:

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.