Tropheus
Help breeding by mjawolfe oct 7 2020 18 08 16 gmt 5.
Tropheus. Tropheus breeding fry rearing. All species are maternal mouthbrooders with the. If you purchase your tropheus from a local breeder they will have less travel time and therefore should be easier to acclimate.
Tropheus is a small genus of at least six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa the genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Slate rock from landscape supply. One or two males in such a group is a good idea to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
The tropheus cichlids are very aggressive but can do better in a well set up species specific aquarium. Males and females are relatively similar in color with only subtle sexual dimorphism in the form of the male s larger size. Black red ikola mpimbwe.
Simply put we need to keep in mind the habitat they evolved in and try to replicate that in our aquariums. Large numbers of females will help to reduce the aggression of the males. Keep them in groups or a community of about 12 or more.
The longer time they have in the bag or other transport the more pollutants will build up in the water lowering ph increasing ammonia and making acclimation more tedious. Fish guide for tropheus cichlids tropheus species profile with fish pictures description and information tropheus cichlid care diet habitat and fish diseases tank mates and keeping the tropheus aquarium tropheus sp. Complete discussion of tropheus breeding stripping tumbling and fry rearing.
