Purple Zambian Cichlid (Xenotilapia leptura)

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Contents 1 Alternative names 1.1 Synonyms 2 Sexing 3 Tank compatibility 4 Diet 5 Feeding regime 6 Environment Specifics 7 Behaviour 8 Identification 9 Pictures 10 External links

Alternative names

Purple Zambian Cichlid

Synonyms

Asprotilapia leptura

Sexing

Mature males are slightly larger than females.

Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

Diet

An algae eater, this species needs to be provided with plenty of green foods, such as vegetarian flake and algae wafers.

Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

Environment Specifics

Unknown

Behaviour

Unknown

Identification

How to id the animal.

Pictures

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• The Cichlid Room Companion
• Aqua Fish
• Cichlid-Forum