Duboisi (Tropheus duboisi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheus duboisi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asWhite Spotted Cichlid, Duboisi Tropheus, Maswa

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

Dietherbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 75-81°F, pH 7.8-9.0, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Juveniles black with bright white spots; adults develop a broad white or yellow vertical band on a dark body.

Difficulty and care for the Duboisi

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Intraspecifically very aggressive; must be kept in large colonies to spread aggression. Extremely bloat-prone if overfed protein.

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