Firecracker Tropheus
They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups.
Firecracker tropheus. Keep them in groups or a community of about 12 or more. One or two males in such a group is a good idea to avoid unnecessary conflicts. Tropheus are obligate herbivores and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions.
The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. 15cm 6 inches. Recommended minimum aquarium capacity.
Apr 9 2020 common name. Large numbers of females will help to reduce the aggression of the males. Like other species from this group of african cichlids they can display some of the brightest colors of all the species found in the african rift lakes.
The tropheus cichlids are very aggressive but can do better in a well set up species specific aquarium. Endemic to chipimbi in the southern half of lake tanganyika. Tropheus cichlids should really be kept with.
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. Tropheus cichlid tank mates. See more ideas about cichlids lake tanganyika african cichlids.
