Red Cheek Tropheops (Tropheops sp. 'Red Cheek')

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheops sp. 'Red Cheek'

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTropheops Red Cheek, Chilumba Red Cheek, Red Cheek Mbuna

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size55 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Males blue-bodied with a distinctive red/orange cheek and gill flush; females yellow-brown. A popular Tropheops form.

Difficulty and care for the Red Cheek Tropheops

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Territorial grazing mbuna; keep harems with ample rock. Males defend feeding territories.

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