White-Spotted Cichlid (Tropheus duboisi)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Hard care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific nameTropheus duboisi

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asDuboisi, Tropheus Duboisi, Maswa

Care levelHard

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size5 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

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

Appearance

Juveniles are jet black covered in brilliant white pearl spots; adults develop a dark body with a single broad white or yellow vertical band behind the head.

Difficulty and care for the White-Spotted Cichlid

Hard

Origin and habitat

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Keeper notes

Highly intraspecific aggressive like all Tropheus; keep large colonies. Bloat-prone on improper diet.

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