Tropheus duboisi

By Steve Corbett

Species information

Species: Tropheus duboisi

Origin: Africa – Lake Tanganyika

Localities/Morphs: Maswa, Kigoma, Bemba, Karilani

Maximum size: 14cm

Natural habitat: Rocky habitat between depths of 5 and 15 metres.

Natural foods/prey: Aufwuchs (algal grazer)

Water chemistry in the wild: Ph 8.0 – 9.0 Gh 174 ppm. Kh 320 ppm. Temp 26.5 ° C

Brood size: 3-15 (aquarium bred), Up to 30 for wildcaughts.

Sexual dimorphism: External differences difficult to detect.

Breeding method: Maternal mouthbrooder, incubation about 26 days. Harem spawner.

Husbandry requirements

Minimum tank size: 250 litres – but longer is better.

Sex ratio: 1m/4f

Tolerance of conspecifics: Can be very intolerant in small groups, a good size colony is required to dissipate aggression.

Tolerance of heterospecifics: Tolerant, but Tropheus are active fish and herbivores, so tankmates should be chosen carefully.

Water chemistry in aquaria: pH: 8.0 – 9.0 Kh: 200-300 ppm or 12-15 dkH Gh: 150-250 ppm or 8-14dgH.

Temperature range: 26 ° C, 78 ° F.

Foods accepted: high quality Spirulina Flake.

Special requirements: Best kept in large colonies of 15 or more, although small colonies of 8-10 can do well.

Occurs at isolated localities in northern part of the lake. Generally regarded as the more peaceful of the Tropheus variants. Should never be fed meat-based product. The bigger the tank and the bigger the colony the better in order to reduce aggression.

	Tropheus duboisi By Steve Corbett Species information Species: Tropheus duboisi Origin: Africa – Lake Tanganyika Localities/Morphs: Maswa, Kigoma, Bemba, Karilani Maximum size: 14cm Natural habitat: Rocky habitat between depths of 5 and 15 metres. Natural foods/prey: Aufwuchs (algal grazer) Water chemistry in the wild: Ph 8.0 – 9.0 Gh 174 ppm. Kh 320 ppm. Temp 26.5 ° C Brood size: 3-15 (aquarium bred), Up to 30 for wildcaughts. Sexual dimorphism: External differences difficult to detect. Breeding method: Maternal mouthbrooder, incubation about 26 days. Harem spawner. Husbandry requirements Minimum tank size: 250 litres – but longer is better. Sex ratio: 1m/4f Tolerance of conspecifics: Can be very intolerant in small groups, a good size colony is required to dissipate aggression. Tolerance of heterospecifics: Tolerant, but Tropheus are active fish and herbivores, so tankmates should be chosen carefully. Water chemistry in aquaria: pH: 8.0 – 9.0 Kh: 200-300 ppm or 12-15 dkH Gh: 150-250 ppm or 8-14dgH. Temperature range: 26 ° C, 78 ° F. Foods accepted: high quality Spirulina Flake. Special requirements: Best kept in large colonies of 15 or more, although small colonies of 8-10 can do well. Occurs at isolated localities in northern part of the lake. Generally regarded as the more peaceful of the Tropheus variants. Should never be fed meat-based product. The bigger the tank and the bigger the colony the better in order to reduce aggression.	Keeping Cichlids Rare Cichlids Cichlid Names Feeding Cichlids Breeding Cichlids Importable Cichlids Cichlid Hybrids Cichlid Profiles Cichlid Companions --------- New Fish Aquarium Setup Nitrogen Cycle Aquarium Hardness Aquarium Rocks Aquarium Wood Aquarium Plants Non Aquatic Plants Live Food Dyed Fish Freighting Fish Algae --------- DIY Carbon Dioxide DIY Cichlid Food DIY Egg Tumbler DIY Tank Rack DIY Background DIY Fry Nursery DIY Brine Shrimp DIY Alternafix DIY Pot Cave --------- DIY Bucket Filter DIY Simple Filter DIY Trickle Filter DIY UG Filter DIY Fluid Bed Filter DIY Baffle Filter DIY Sponge Filter Corner Filters Filter Carbon FAQ Bio Balls Plenum -------- Aquarium Gallery Resources ---------------------------- US Aquarium & Fish Keeping Products AU Aquarium Product Supplies ----------------------------