Tropheus Moorii (Tropheus moorii)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheus moorii

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBlunthead Cichlid, Tropheus, Moorii

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5.5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

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

Appearance

Stocky, blunt-headed mbuna-like body in dozens of geographic color morphs (Bemba, Ikola, Kasanga, Red Rainbow) ranging from black to fiery red-orange banding.

Difficulty and care for the Tropheus Moorii

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Extremely intraspecific aggressive; must be kept in large colonies (12+) to diffuse aggression. Prone to bloat if diet or stocking is wrong.

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