How big does a Duboisi cichlid get?
Tropheus duboisi, the white spotted cichlid, is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It can reach a length of 12 cm (4.7 in).
What fish can I keep with Tropheus?
Recommended Tank Mates For Tropheus Tropical Cichlid Fish
- Tropheus Bemba.
- Petrochromis Red Bulu Point.
- Julidochromis Ragani.
- Eretmodus Cyanostictus.
- Mbuna Cichlid Display.
What do you feed Tropheus?
You can even let the females spit in the tank, and then periodically remove these fry. I have never seen adult Tropheus attempt to eat the fry, if not removed eventually they will merge into the group. I like to feed the fry freshly hatched baby brine shrimp until they are at least 2.5 to 4.0 cm (1 to 1-1/2″.)
Are all Tropheus cichlids herbivores?
In the aquarium, all Tropheus are opportunistic feeders, greedily eating any foods offered to them. Earthworms and beef heart, however, are not proper foods for these specialized herbivores, since they need a varied diet rich in roughage.
Are Duboisi cichlids aggressive?
Compatability: Duboisi cichlids are very aggressive towards their own species and should be housed in a large group when keeping multiples of the same species.
Can Tropheus live with Mbuna?
Omnivore Mbunas are compatible with : Lake Tanganyika Herbivores (Tropheus) : Feed a mainly herbivore diet (Omnivores need some algae in their diet anyways. They don’t mind eating salad)
Is Tropheus aggressive?
The Tropheus species are aggressive cichlids. These fish do not always “play well with others” and are best kept in a species specific tank. They are best kept in groups (community) of at least 12 or more, with one or two males in the group. Many females are needed to spread the aggression of the male.
How many Frontosa should be kept together?
Frontosa Fish Tank Mates Frontosas should ideally be kept in a minimum group of 1 male and 4-5 females or in larger groups of 8 to 12 fish. Males can be territorial but many show little or no signs of this behavior.
What kind of fish can a Tropheus duboisi live with?
Possible tankmates include Julidochromis, Eretmodus and Tanganicodus species, as these require a similar diet to the Tropheus. Obtaining a peaceful species group of T. duboisi is, unfortunately, rather difficult.
How big of an aquarium does duboisi cichlid need?
The Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid should be maintained in an aquarium of at least 50 gallons, in a large number of the same species, or with other smaller semi-aggressive Tanganyikan or Malawian cichlids. Incorporate plenty of rocks and African driftwood in order to build caves.
Where was the Tropheus duboisi Maswa first found?
The Tropheus Duboisi Maswa is found in Lake Tanganyika on the East coast and was first discovered by aquarists in the 1980’s, being shortly distributed and exported shortly after it’s discovery and is readily available in the trade and remains one of the most popular and widely distributed of the Tropheus species.
Is the white spotted cichlid an aggressive fish?
It has a somewhat dubious reputation for aggressive behaviour but this is undeserved. In fact, it is relatively peaceful towards other species but will squabble with conspecifics. The fish are very active however and should not be kept with shy species.