Blunthead Cichlid (Tropheus moorii)

科: Cichlidae

Blunthead Cichlid(Tropheus moorii)はthe Philippinesに分布するCichlidaeの淡水魚。成魚は約 10.9–16 cm、水温 24–26 °C。

飼育条件

水温
24–26 °C
pH
8–9
GH硬度
9–19 dGH
成魚の体長
10.9–16 cm
最小水槽
307 L
泳ぐ水層
Bottom-dwelling
飼育難度
中級
性格
Feisty around breeding time; plan territory in advance
原産地
Lake Tanganyika, Africa

種の概要

From the waters of Lake Tanganyika, Africa comes Tropheus moorii, a member of the family Cichlidae. Territory is its whole worldview; rocks arranged as walls calm what open water cannot. It lives on the bottom. Adults reach 10.9–16 cm. Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines. Strong filtration, hardscape boundaries and a steady routine turn a brawler into a showpiece. Maintain 24–26 °C at pH 8–9. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

原生環境

生息地
Lakes and slow rivers with structure
水流
Still to gentle current
溶存酸素
Moderate

レイアウトと設備

底床
Sand with rock piles
流木・石組
Stones, caves and broken lines of sight
水草
Hardy species that tolerate digging

性格・餌・混泳

群泳性
Pairs or harems in tanks with broken sightlines
Hearty eater; feed pellets with regular vegetable matter
おすすめの混泳相手
  • Other cichlids of similar size and temperament — Balance aggression across the tank
混泳しないほうがいい相手
  • Delicate planted-tank species — Uprooted and outcompeted

繁殖と注意点

雌雄の違い
Often striking; males larger and brighter
繁殖方法
Both parents guard eggs and fry for weeks