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Cyprichromis lept. jumbo yellow
24–27°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 300L
£39.99
One of the largest Cyprichromis leptosoma forms (~15 cm), selected for turquoise and flame colour. Peaceful midwater Tanganyikan for 300 L+ hard water.
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. jumbo turquise flame
Cyprichromis lept. jumbo turquise flame are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
One of the largest Cyprichromis leptosoma forms (~15 cm), selected for turquoise and flame colour. Peaceful midwater Tanganyikan for 300 L+ hard water.
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
Turquoise against flame is a bold promise for a fish to make, and this jumbo form of Cyprichromis leptosoma is named for exactly that pairing — cool blue-green set off by hot flame tones. It is also a jumbo race in the meaningful sense: with an adult size around 15 cm on record, a group at full size turns the open water of a Tanganyika tank into the main event rather than the backdrop.
Size has not changed the genus character. This remains a peaceful, midwater-dwelling cichlid that stays out of the territorial politics happening down in the rocks, which is precisely why experienced Tanganyika keepers rate Cyprichromis so highly as community fish. Care sits at the moderate level — the fish is robust, but it expects proper Lake Tanganyika chemistry: 24 to 27 °C, pH between 7.5 and 8.5, and hard water in the 12–30 dGH band, all held steady week after week. A larger water volume works in your favour here: the more litres in the system, the slower any drift in temperature or pH, and the easier it becomes to keep readings inside that band between water changes. As a planktivore and micro-predator it does its feeding in open water, so choose smaller foods it can intercept on the drift rather than heavy fare that sinks past it.
Given the adult size, start at 300 litres and prioritise tank length over height. The reward is a genuine centrepiece display with a lifespan of around eight years per fish to enjoy it.
Stock it alongside other peaceful Tanganyika cichlids, Synodontis catfish, or carefully chosen non-aggressive Tanganyikans with matching water needs. Rule out large predatory cichlids, highly aggressive mbuna, fin-nipping barbs, soft-water species and any tankmate small enough to be intimidated or outcompeted. Dispatch is by licensed live-animal courier, and every fish is covered by our live arrival guarantee.
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