Moorii cichlid
Tropheus moorii
FishFreshwater
Tropheus moorii has a stocky, robust body, with coloration varying by location: yellow, orange, red, or black with bands. Males are larger and more colorful. It reaches up to 14 cm. It is very aggressive towards conspecifics, especially males. It is a mouthbrooder. Its diet is strictly herbivorous.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 24–27 |
| pH | 7.8–8.5 |
| GH | 12–20 |
| KH | 10–18 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 15 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.3 |
Care
Difficulty4/5
Dietherbivore
Min. tank300 L
Min. group10
Adult size14 cm
Lifespan8 ans
Temperamentaggressive
Care notes
Aquarium of at least 300 L with plenty of rocks and open swimming space. Alkaline water (pH 7.8-8.5), very hard (GH 12-20), temperature 24-27°C. Strictly vegetarian diet: spirulina, spinach, algae. Never feed animal proteins. Keep a group of at least 10 to dilute aggression, with a ratio of several females per male. Regular water changes are important.