Moorii (Tropheus moorii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheus moorii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBlunthead Cichlid, Tropheus, Rainbow Tropheus

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

Dietherbivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

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

Appearance

Stocky blunt-headed grazer; dozens of geographic color morphs (red, yellow band, rainbow) on a dark base.

Difficulty and care for the Moorii

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Highly aggressive toward conspecifics; requires large colonies (12+ ideal) to dilute aggression. Very bloat-sensitive.

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