How big do tropheus get?

Tropheus duboisi, the white spotted cichlid, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It can reach a length of 12 cm (4.7 in).

Can tropheus live with Mbuna?

Omnivore Mbunas are compatible with : Lake Tanganyika Herbivores (Tropheus) : Feed a mainly herbivore diet (Omnivores need some algae in their diet anyways. They don’t mind eating salad) Lake Victoria Haplochromis– But only one species.

What fish can live with tropheus?

Recommended Tank Mates For Tropheus Tropical Cichlid Fish

Tropheus Bemba.
Petrochromis Red Bulu Point.
Julidochromis Ragani.
Eretmodus Cyanostictus.
Mbuna Cichlid Display.

Are tropheus cichlids hard to keep?

Tropheus can be quite aggressive and need to be kept in groups of at least 12-15 specimens. That requires a tank of 250 liters (65 gallons) as an absolute minimum.

Is mbuna an omnivore?

Omnivore Mbunas : Feed a mainly herbivore diet (Omnivores need some algae in their diet anyways.

Is tropheus aggressive?

The Tropheus species are aggressive cichlids. These fish do not always “play well with others” and are best kept in a species specific tank. They are best kept in groups (community) of at least 12 or more, with one or two males in the group. Many females are needed to spread the aggression of the male.

How many tropheus are in a 90 gallon tank?

Tropheus Cichlid Breeding Just look for a group of about 12 or 20 juveniles and place them in a 90-gallon tank to form a harem.

Can you mix Tropheus species?

Re: Mixed Tropheus Tank They will crossbreed if given a chance. Any fry born in that tank should be culled. One group will dominate, resulting in only some of the dominant species colouring up.

Can a Tropheus Bemba be kept in a group?

This fish should never be kept in 1:1 ratios. One male to three or four females is an ideal ratio, but keep in mind that the only correct way to keep this species in captivity is in a group of ten or more individuals. The most difficult challenge to breeding Tropheus is bringing the females into spawning condition.

What kind of Tropheus has a black body?

It was difficult deciding which type of Tropheus to go with. To be honest, I wish I had 20 more tanks so I could keep all the species and variants that I wanted. I finally settled on what is commonly referred to as Bemba Orange Flame. Their black body with a bright vertical orange bar make them a very attractive fish.

What foods do Tropheus Bemba orange fish eat?

Feeding: Spirulina-based flake food supplimented with fresh green vegetables such as romaine lettuce and spinach. Sexing: Males tend to have a turned-up nose while females tend to have a greater slope and rounded nose. Males will also grow at a faster rate (generally) and display their adult colors sooner.

How big does a black Tropheus cichlid get?

They vary in size depending upon the species. The Tropheus sp. Black “Bemba/Pemba” is perhaps the smallest reaching about 4 to 4 3/4″ (10 – 12 cm) in length while the Tropheus sp. “mpimbwe” may be the largest, reach up to about 6 ” (15 cm). They can live 10 years or more with proper care.

How big do Tropheus get?

Tropheus duboisi, the white spotted cichlid, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It can reach a length of 12 cm (4.7 in).

Can Tropheus live with African cichlids?

Tropheus will often chase featherfins and nip at their long trailing fins. Petrochromis cichlids have similar traits to Tropheus and are strong natured too so these are a clear match for keeping with Tropheus cichlids. They are also Aufwuchs-feeders and will stand their ground very well against Tropheus.

Can Tropheus live with Mbuna?

Are Tropheus cichlids hard to keep?

Tropheus can be quite aggressive and need to be kept in groups of at least 12-15 specimens. That requires a tank of 250 liters (65 gallons) as an absolute minimum.

Are Tropheus hard to keep?

Breeding these cichlids is not a very difficult task. They are much easier to keep than you think, and the only real danger is that you too will catch the “Tropheus Syndrome” and get hooked on these amazing cichlids”. Tropheus brichardi from Katonga, Lake Tanganyika in the aquarium of Klaus Steinhaus, Canada.

Will Tropheus eat fry?

Most Tropheus will release their fry and care for them for up to a week. Now in the aquarium,the fry will seek shelter in small rocks and crevices. The adults will not eat the fry in your aquarium, but they will most likely pick on them, sometimes to the point of death.

How many Tropheus are in a 90 gallon tank?

Tropheus Cichlid Breeding Just look for a group of about 12 or 20 juveniles and place them in a 90-gallon tank to form a harem.

How many Mbunas are in a 55 gallon tank?

Overstocking mbuna is a great way to reduce aggression. 20-25 in a 55g with plenty of filtration will work better than a smaller number.

Is Frontosa a Mbuna?

Unless you do something stupid most combinations will not end up in any fish dying. But chances are you, like everyone else who has tried it, will end up removing them at some point. For example, with my 3″ Frontosa I have 6 Julidochrmois Marlieri. They are not Mbuna, but they can be pretty fiesty.

How many species of Tropheus are there in the world?

The genus Tropheus is currently composed of at least eight species: T. moorii, T. annectens, T. duboisi, T. brichardi, T. sp. ‘black’, T. sp. ‘red’, T. sp. ‘mpimbwe’ and T. sp. ‘ikola’.

How big does a Tropheus cichlid fish get?

Size of fish – inches: 5.9 inches (15.01 cm) – The Tropheus species vary in size depending upon the species, ranging from the smallest at about 4 to 4 3/4″ (10 – 12 cm) to the largest, reach up to about 6 ” (15 cm).

Where do most Tropheus species live in Lake Malawi?

Most species occur along the coastal fringes of the lake at depths less than 3 m. These rocky shores, with numerous rocky outcroppings and boulder formations, form a habitat similar to many of the mbuna cichlids of Lake Malawi.

Which is the only species of Tropheus that live in deeper water?

The only Tropheus species to dwell further out and deeper in the lake is Tropheus duboisi, which in general inhabits deeper regions of the lake down to around 15–20 m. All species are algal grazers and have underslung mouths adapted to rasping algae and microinvertebrates from submerged rocks.