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Representative image — a genuine Cyprichromis leptosoma, but not confirmed to be the specific ‘Utinta’ locality variant.
Cyprichromis Leptosoma 'Utinta'
Cyprichromis leptosomaSold outCaptive-bred, Sydney · Natural range: Utinta, Lake Tanganyika
$75.00
Size/age: 3 - 4cm · 14 - 18 weeks
Recommended purchase: 6+ fish
- Australian captive bred
- Bred and raised in our Sydney fish room
- Quarantined and health checked
- Carefully oxygen-packed for transport
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- Direct from the breeder
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See Shipping for full detailsAn iridescent, peaceful open-water shoaler that brings movement and colour to the upper tank.
Care requirements
- Temperament
- Peaceful, open-water shoaler — keep in groups of 6+
- Minimum tank size
- 5ft / 300L+
- Water parameters
- pH 7.8 - 9.0 · 24 - 27°C · 10 - 20 dGH
- Diet
- Omnivore — small pellet and micro live/frozen food, feeds in mid-water
See how Cyprichromis Leptosoma 'Utinta' compares to other species in our Species Care Guide.
About Cyprichromis Leptosoma 'Utinta'
Unlike most Tanganyikans, Cyprichromis leptosoma spends its life shoaling in open water rather than guarding rockwork, making it an excellent peaceful companion species. 'Utinta' displays a vivid blue iridescence under aquarium lighting. Best kept in groups of six or more in a tank with ample horizontal swimming room.
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