Species Care
PARACYPRICHROMIS NIGRIPINNIS BLUE NEON
Paracyprichromis nigripinnis
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 9 cm
- Temperament: Schooling fish, mostly peaceful.
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 23-27 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 7.8-9.0
- General Hardness: Hard
Range: Africa: Lake Tanganyika
Reproduction: Mouthbrooder, females incubate the eggs in their mouth until the fry are free-swimming.
Feeding: Carnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments: Very attractive species, keep with other less-aggressive Tanganyikans. Provide some caves.
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