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Tri Color Cyprochromis

Cyprichromis leptosoma

Tri Color Cyprochromis (Cyprichromis leptosoma) aquarium profile: minimum 55 gallon tank, 4 inch adult size, 75-80°F temperature range, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 8.

FlashyModerate care
Tri Color Cyprochromis aquarium fish
55 galMinimum tank
4 inAdult size
8Schooling minimum
75-80°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7.8-9
GH
10-25 dGH
KH
8-18 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Peaceful
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
1/5

Diet and Care

Diet
planktivore/omnivore
Diet difficulty
3/5
Care difficulty
3/5

Planning Notes

Moderate care needs; may require mature grazing surfaces or supplemental fresh/frozen foods.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

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