
Cyprichromis microlepidotus
Cyprichromis microlepidotus is a tropical freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae. It swims in midwater, close to the bottom. It grows to 11 cm (total length). The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern. In the aquarium it is kept at 24–27 °C.
- Size
- 11 cmtotal length
- Temperature
- 24–27 °C
- pH
- 7.8–9.0
- Tank footprint
- 120 × 45 cm
In the aquarium
Temperature24–27 °C
pH7.8–9.0
Hardness10–25 °dGH
In the wild
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Climate zone
- Tropical
- Habitat
- Midwater, close to the bottom
Conservation status
Classification
- OrderPerciformes
- FamilyCichlidae
- GenusCyprichromis
- SpeciesCyprichromis microlepidotus
Quick answers
- Cyprichromis microlepidotus size: how big does it get?
- It grows to 11 cm (total length).
- Cyprichromis microlepidotus tank size: what is the minimum?
- A tank with a footprint of at least 120 × 45 cm.
- Cyprichromis microlepidotus water parameters: what does it need?
- Temperature 24–27 °C, pH 7.8–9.0, hardness 10–25 °dGH.
- Cyprichromis microlepidotus: is it endangered?
- The IUCN Red List rates it Least Concern.
Related species
Sources
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