(Copadichromis atripinnis)

Remarks: Copadichromis atripinnis are very rare utaka, or open-water cichlids of lake Malawi. Like other Copadichromis, they are fairly peaceful and multiple males will color up in the same tank. They are light blue with black bellies and ventral fins when mature, though it can be hard to capture their true beauty in photographs.  Scientific Name: Copadichromis atripinnis Common Name:  Max Size: 6" pH: 7.5-8.4 Hardness: Hard Temperature: 74-82° Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred Diet: Flake or pellet Compatibility: Victorian Haps, Malawi Haps, Malawi Peacocks, Synodontis Tank Mate Options: Placidochromis sp. Jalo Aulonocara baenschi Sunshine/Yellow Benga Red Empress *****Please review our Shipping and Handling FAQ prior to placing your order. It contains important information about order fulfillment time, shipping speed, and other pertinent details.*****