Brichard's Tropheus (Tropheus brichardi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheus brichardi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTropheus Brichardi, Kipili

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 8.0-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Olive to grey body often with fine iridescent spangling and faint vertical barring; less flashy than moorii but a stable aufwuchs grazer.

Difficulty and care for the Brichard's Tropheus

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Member of the Tropheus brichardi complex; same colony requirement and bloat sensitivity as other Tropheus.

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