need info on Asprotilapia_leptura

Fish Addict · Posted: Mon May 16, 2005 2:45 am Post subject: need info on Asprotilapia_leptura

hi everyone i need information on Asprotilapia leptura and i can't find any the net thanks for all you help

3_second_memory · Member Joined: 29 Apr 2004 Posts: 351 Location: England

hey,

I found a lovely picture of this fish on the following site:

http://www.kerrigansaquatics.com/aspro_leptura.htm

I know that its a lake tanganyika Chicilid, located in Msamba, lake Tanganyika but i'm sure you knew that too. HEHE!

This fish is also known as kambwimba. It likes a rocky habitat, and is an omnivore. Its gender is monomorphic and it is a biparental mouth brooder. Its relatively peacefull, ay be a bit aggressive. It grows to 3.5" max, likes a temp of 71-77 degrees. A PH of 8.6 - 9.1. extremely alkaline! It likes very hard water.

Hope this helps.

Take Care

Fish Addict · Posted: Tue May 17, 2005 12:42 pm Post subject:

thanks lots
keep the info coming