Moorii cichlid
Tropheus moorii
Familia : Cichlidae
The Moorii cichlid is a herbivorous cichlid renowned for its bright colors and territorial behavior. It is highly prized by advanced aquarists.
Descripción
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.
Hábitat
Región :
Tropheus moorii lives in rocky areas of Lake Tanganyika, where it grazes algae on rocks. It is found between 2 and 20 meters deep. The water is alkaline and very hard.
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Notas de cuidado
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.