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Jumbo Yellow Sardine Cichlid (Cyprichromis sp.)
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9
£39.99
Peaceful Lake Tanganyika midwater cichlid — the Kigoma locality form of Cyprichromis leptosoma. Around 9 cm adult; hard alkaline water at 24–27 °C.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyprichromis leptosoma
Max Adult Size
up to 9 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
12–30 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Planktivore / micro-predator
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
12–30 dGH
12 dGHIdeal30 dGH
Cyprichromis leptosoma
Cyprichromis lept. kigoma - Cichlid Fish for Sale UK
Moderate Care
Peaceful
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Peaceful Lake Tanganyika midwater cichlid — the Kigoma locality form of Cyprichromis leptosoma. Around 9 cm adult; hard alkaline water at 24–27 °C.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Cyprichromis leptosoma
Max Adult Size
up to 9 cm
Lifespan
8 years
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.5–8.5
Hardness
12–30 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Planktivore / micro-predator
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.5–8.5
7.5Ideal8.5
Water Hardness
12–30 dGH
12 dGHIdeal30 dGH
Midwater is the layer most Lake Tanganyika aquariums leave half-empty, and it is precisely where the Kigoma form of Cyprichromis leptosoma earns its keep. While rock-dwelling cichlids argue over caves near the substrate, this peaceful species holds station in the middle of the water column, filling the tank at eye level with calm, constant movement. For anyone composing a Tanganyika community, that natural division of space is the whole point of adding a Cyprichromis.
Kigoma is a locality form of Cyprichromis leptosoma. Expect an adult size of around 9 cm and a lifespan of roughly eight years when conditions stay steady. Care is rated moderate rather than easy for one main reason: water chemistry. This fish holds you to the hard, alkaline values of its home lake — pH 7.5 to 8.5 with hardness anywhere between 12 and 30 dGH — plus a stable 24 to 27 °C, maintained without drama. Feeding follows its nature as a planktivore and micro-predator: small items it can take as they drift suit it far better than food that drops straight down to the rockwork.
Because the temperament is genuinely peaceful, the Kigoma form is one of the easier Tanganyikans to place in a community. What it will not compromise on is swimming room: plan for 250 litres upwards, with rockwork kept low enough to leave a clear stretch of open water above it.
Kigoma Cyprichromis care summary
- Adult size around 9 cm; lifespan approximately 8 years
- Aquarium from 250 litres with open midwater swimming space
- Temperature 24–27 °C; pH 7.5–8.5; hardness 12–30 dGH
- Diet: planktivore / micro-predator — small foods offered in the water column
- Peaceful temperament; occupies the middle region of the tank
Building the right community
Good companions include other peaceful Lake Tanganyika cichlids, Synodontis catfish, and non-aggressive Tanganyikan species housed in a suitably large aquarium. Keep large aggressive cichlids, highly territorial mbuna, predatory fish and fin-nipping species off the stocking list, and skip very small tankmates that risk being intimidated or outcompeted at feeding time. Order online and your fish travel by licensed live-animal courier, protected by our live arrival guarantee from our UK team.
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