Lake Tanganyika

Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How to best keep these fishes causes much debate among hobbyists. Their highly aggressive conspecific behavior and their tendency to catch “bloat” make them a real challenge. All Tropheus species are algae browsers in the wild and therefore ..

A colony of 12 or more of these cichlids can make an amazing display. They are very active and their personalities are a definite plus. They have individual behaviors from curiously lining up to watch the goings on in the room to ‘dolphin-like’ dancing antics when eating. Feeding time can be..

Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. This species undergoes a dramatic color transformation as it matures, changing from black with light blue spots to mostly black..

The Tropheus species are a moderately deep bodied fish that seems to have a larger head in proportion to the body. The body narrows as it forms the tail and the caudal fin is fan shaped.This Lake Tanganyika Cichlid is knows for it’s deep yellow band on a black body. The black of it’s body can ha..

The Tropheus species are a moderately deep bodied fish that seems to have a larger head in proportion to the body. The body narrows as it forms the tail and the caudal fin is fan shaped.This Lake Tanganyika Cichlid is knows for it’s deep yellow band on a black body. The black of it’s body can ha..

Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How to best keep these fishes causes much debate among hobbyists. Their highly aggressive conspecific behavior and their tendency to catch “bloat” make them a real challenge. All Tropheus species are algae browsers in the wild and t..

The striking Tropheus moorii (blunthead cichlid) is endemic to Lake Tanganyika. They tend to be found over rocky shallows at depths of 6 to 10 feet, where they are found in large groups and primarily feed on filamentous algae.Unlike Tanganyika Sand sifters, such as Calvus Cichlid (A. calvus) a..

Common name: Tropheus Moorii Red RainbowScientific name: Tropheus sp. KasangaAverage Adult Fish Size: 15cm / 6 InchesPlace of Origin: Lake TanganyikaTypical Tank setup: Rocky Tanganyika tankRecommended Minimum Aquarium Capacity: 200 LitresCompatibility: Tropheus cichlids should really be kept w..

Native to the shallow, rocky areas of Lake Tanganyikain Africa, the Tropheus Bemba Flame is another popular species of Tropheus found throughout the hobby. Much like other species of Tropheus, these fish are known for displaying some of the brightest colors of all the species found in the ..

Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. Juvenile Black Kiriza have alternating yellow-green and brown bands, but as they mature they develop the thick yellow saddle pi..

Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How to best keep these fishes causes much debate among hobbyists. Their highly aggressive conspecific behavior and their tendency to catch “bloat” make them a real challenge. All Tropheus species are algae browsers in the wild and th..

Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How to best keep these fishes causes much debate among hobbyists. Their highly aggressive conspecific behavior and their tendency to catch “bloat” make them a real challenge. All Tropheus species are algae browsers in the wild and therefore ..