Firecracker Cichlids
Tropheus moliro aka firecracker cichlids fighting for a good few minutes these fish are so amazing to watch.
Firecracker cichlids. Discovered very early on by poll in his expedition to lake tanganyika in 1946 1947 specifically in the village of moliro in the extreme south of the congo. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. Large numbers of females will help to reduce the aggression of the males.
Tropheus cichlid tank mates. When in groups of 12 or more they can make a brilliant display their excellent personality helps as well. It has been imported for the purpose of the ornamental fish keeping trade since as early as 1976.
Tropheus red firecracker tropheus moorii chipimbi max size. 78 82 f ph. While this is the bread and butter of our business we have expanded to the breeding of all types of cichlids including victorian and tanganyikan cichlids.
The tropheus cichlids are very aggressive but can do better in a well set up species specific aquarium. Josh davis president of live fish direct. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus.
Size is about 2 inches roughly. One or two males in such a group is a good idea to avoid unnecessary conflicts. They are very active and each african bumblebee cichlid have their own individual behaviors.
We have experienced aquarium fish breeders with the main focus on african cichlids particularly lake malawi cichlids. Keep them in groups or a community of about 12 or more. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed.
The tropheus was first introduced in the mid 1970s in germany continue to be popular today.
