CichlidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis Neon Cichlid
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Origin: Lake Tanganyika
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.5
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GH (Hardness)12–25 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–20 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 12 cm
- Min Tank
- 150 L
- Lifespan
- 6–10
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (8–20+)
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Peaceful schooling cichlid
About
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis 'Neon' is a rare schooling cichlid from Lake Tanganyika with an electric neon-blue edge on dorsal and anal fins. Unlike most cichlids, it forms actual schools in open water.
Care Guide
pH 7.8–8.5, temp 24–28°C. Keep in groups of 8+ for schooling behaviour. All-male groups also work well. Feed small pellets and Cyclops.
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