Tropheops Cichlid (Tropheops tropheops)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheops tropheops

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asTropheops, Pseudotropheus tropheops, Chitande Tropheops

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

Deep-bodied, steeply-sloped head; males commonly blue or yellow depending on locale, females yellow-brown.

Difficulty and care for the Tropheops Cichlid

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Territorial aufwuchs-grazing mbuna with many regional morphs; keep harems. Males defend feeding/breeding territories among rocks.

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