Tropheus annectens

Family : Cichlidae

FishFreshwatercichlid

Tropheus annectens is a less colorful but interesting cichlid from Lake Tanganyika. It is data deficient in the wild.

Tropheus annectens — photo 1 sur 1 — Boulenger, George Albert, 1858-1937 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain1 / 1

Popularity

Biotope specialist

requires biotope recreation

Availability

Specialty only

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Data Deficient

Biotope

Lake Tanganyika

Lac africain, eau dure, cichlidés Tropheus, Cyprichromis.

Description

Tropheus annectens has a slender body compared to other Tropheus, with a brownish-green base color and a yellow belly. Males may show a faint yellow band. They are herbivorous and feed on aufwuchs. They are aggressive and require large groups. They are maternal mouthbrooders. Endemic to Lake Tanganyika, but its exact distribution is poorly known. They are smaller, reaching only 10 cm. They are less common in the aquarium trade.

Habitat

Region :

Rocky shores

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–27 °C

pH8–9

GH10–20 °dGH

KH12–18 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

4/5

Diet

Herbivore

Min. tank

200 L

Min. group

Adult size

10 cm

Lifespan

6.5 years

Temperament

Aggressive

Propagation

Mouthbrooder

Care notes

Tropheus annectens requires a tank of at least 200 liters with plenty of rockwork. Water parameters: pH 8.0-9.0, temperature 24-27°C, GH 10-20, KH 12-18. Strict herbivorous diet. Keep in groups of at least 5-6. Weekly water changes. Nitrate < 20 ppm. Data deficient species, be mindful of origin. Compatible with other Tropheus of similar size. Strong filtration recommended.

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