Tropheus Moorii

Fish Species

Tropheus Moorii

Tropheus moorii

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A highly social, rock-grazing Lake Tanganyika cichlid with numerous geographically distinct color forms. Tropheus should be maintained in a carefully planned group in a spacious aquarium with extensive rockwork. Their digestive system is adapted to aufwuchs-based feeding, so vegetable-rich foods and stable water quality are important.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Tropheus moorii

Origin Region

Lake Tanganyika, East Africa

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Herbivore

Care Difficulty

Expert

Max Size

14.5 cm | 5.7 in

Water Requirements
Lake Tanganyika

Temperature

24–27°C

pH

7.8–9

GH Hardness

10–20dGH

KH Alkalinity

10–20dKH

Min Tank Size

300L