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Cyprichromis Leptosoma 'zonatus'
Cyprichromis leptosomaSold outCaptive-bred, Sydney · Natural range: 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 detailsThe Zonatus colour form of this peaceful open-water shoaler, a striking companion to our Utinta line.
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 'zonatus' compares to other species in our Species Care Guide.
About Cyprichromis Leptosoma 'zonatus'
This is the zonatus collection-point form of Cyprichromis leptosoma, sharing the same peaceful, open-water shoaling behaviour as our 'Utinta' line but with its own distinct colouration under aquarium lighting. Best kept in a group of six or more with plenty of horizontal swimming room.
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