African Cichlid – Scarlet Fin Lethrinus (Lethrinops Lethrinus) 5cm

Like all Lethrinops species, L. lethrinus hunts by shoveling and filtering the substrate (mud-sand mixture) for food particles (insect larvae and small crustaceans). A unique characteristic of L. lethrinus is the presence of two spotted horizontal lines on the body. Dominant males are turquoise

• Species – Lethrinops Lethrinus
• Common Name – Lethrinus
• Origin – Lake Tanzania
• Diet – Carnivore
• PH Range – Alkaline 7.8 – 8.6
• Water Type – Hard
• Temperature – Tropical 25-28°c
• Breed Type – Mouth brooder
• Current Size – approximately 5cm (Grows to approximately 12cm)
• Sex – Un-sexed