TROPHEOPS SP REDFIN USISIYA

Tropheops sp."red fin" is living in rocky environments and can be found between Hora Mhango and Mara Rocks in the northwestern part of the lake and also in the eastern part of the lake between Lumbaulo and the Ruhuhu River in Tanzania. This variant can be found near Usisya.

In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The male can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm.

Tropheops sp."red fin" can behave intolerant against equal species, against other other they tolerant. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbunas in an aquarium with a lot of places hiding.

In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae from the rocks. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich or algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should be missing on their menu. 

Type: Herbivore

Max Size: 5"

pH: 7.5-8.4

Hardness: Hard

Temperature: 74-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: Lake Malawi, Africa

Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred

Diet: Flake or Pellet

Compatibility: Mbuna - Melanochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima, Cynotilapia, Labidochromis

NOTE : Please note that males under 3" may not show much color, but they typically develop a tremendous amount once they settle into their permanent tank.