Tropheus duboisi

Parámetros de cuidado

Temperatura

24–28 °C

pH

8–9

Dureza GH

9–19 dGH

Tamaño adulto

11.2–16.5 cm

Tanque mínimo

327 L

Capa de nado

Bottom-dwelling

Dificultad

Moderada

Temperamento

Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding

Origen

África

Descripción de la especie

Tropheus duboisi, a member of the family Cichlidae, comes from Africa, where it inhabits lakes and slow rivers with structure. Varies by species; many are territorial when breeding and omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods, it grows to 11.2–16.5 cm and adapts well to a properly set-up aquarium in the 24–28 °C range. Other Tropheus species in our database include Tropheus moorii.

Biotopo natural

Hábitat

Lakes and slow rivers with structure

Corriente

Still to gentle current

Oxígeno disuelto

Moderate

Paisaje y equipo

Sustrato

Sand with rock piles

Decoración dura

Stones, caves and broken lines of sight

Plantas

Hardy species that tolerate digging

Temperamento, dieta y compañeros

Sociabilidad

Pairs or singles with defined territory

Dieta

Omnivore to carnivore; quality prepared foods

Compañeros recomendados

• Similar-sized peaceful community fish — Similar size and water needs

Evitar con

• Much smaller fish — May outcompete or bully tiny tankmates

Cría y notas

Dimorfismo sexual

Often striking; males larger and brighter

Método de cría

Substrate or cave spawner with parental care

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