Family: Cichlidae
Blunthead Cichlid — a Cichlidae from Lake Tanganyika, Africa, feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance. Reaches 10.9–16 cm; pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. 24–26 °C.
Tropheus moorii is a Cichlidae from Lake Tanganyika, Africa. In the wild it prefers lakes and slow rivers with structure; in the aquarium it stays feisty around breeding time. Plan on 10.9–16 cm of adult fish at 24–26 °C. Related profiles: Tropheus duboisi.
Intermediate difficulty. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance; pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines.
Set the heater to 24–26 °C and avoid swings. pH 8–9, GH 9–19 dGH suit it.
Full size is 10.9–16 cm. Minimum tank: 307 L, with open swimming space along its bottom-dwelling habits.
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter. Feed two small meals a day rather than one large one.
Yes, with care. Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance — pair it with Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank and skip Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted.
Native to Lake Tanganyika, Africa, where it lives in lakes and slow rivers with structure. Still to gentle current; Moderate.
Not a noted jumper — a standard cover still keeps dust and spray in.
In the aquarium: both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks. Often striking; males larger and brighter.