Cichlid Community – Aggressive cichlid - Please make sure you have plenty of rock within the tank to allow them to hide and avoide other fish if needed.
Tropheus cichlids are relatively hardy as long as diligent attention is paid to maintaining their environment and diet.
Current Size – 3 - 4 cm
Adult Length – 15cm
Temperature Range – 23 - 28°C
pH Range – 7.6 – 8.5
Special Requirements - All African Cichlids are territorial to other males. The more rocks and hiding places they have the better. The Tropheus species are very susceptible to African Bloat, also called Malawi Bloat. There seems to be no explainable rationale as to its cause.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – They may be kept in a larger aquarium with other herbivorous rock dwelling African cichlids along with some Synodontis catfish species.
Feeding – This cichlid is an omnivore. Their diet should consist of vegetable matter. An all purpose, high quality cichlid formula can be used as a basic diet. Including vegetable supplements to their diet will help with overall health.
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Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
