Species profile
Tri Color Cyprochromis
Cyprichromis leptosomaTri Color Cyprochromis (Cyprichromis leptosoma) is a schooling community species for a cycled 55+ gallon freshwater aquarium. Plan for about 4 inches as an adult, 75-80°F water, pH 7.8-9, and moderate care. Keep a group of at least 8; larger groups often behave more naturally when the tank has room.
FlashyModerate care
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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