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

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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