Moderate
Cyprichromis lept. jumbo yellow
24–27°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 300L
£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.
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 variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cyprichromis lept. kigoma
Cyprichromis lept. kigoma are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Peaceful Lake Tanganyika midwater cichlid — the Kigoma locality form of Cyprichromis leptosoma. Around 9 cm adult; hard alkaline water at 24–27 °C.
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 variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
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.
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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