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 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 ..

The Tropheus  Cichlid originates from the rocky coastal waters of Northern Lake Tanganyika, Africa. The Tropheus “ Red Phoenix” is however not a naturally occurring form, but a breeding product. The bright blue eye and the golden yellow body colour are reminiscent of the population fo..

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.Type: HerbivoreMax Size: 6"pH: 7.5-8.6Hardness: HardTemperature: 70-82°Aggressiveness: AggressiveRegion of Origin: Lake Tanganyika, ..