Are Tropheus cichlids aggressive?

Are Tropheus cichlids aggressive?

The Tropheus species are aggressive cichlids. These fish do not always “play well with others” and are best kept in a species specific tank. They are best kept in groups (community) of at least 12 or more, with one or two males in the group. Many females are needed to spread the aggression of the male.

How do you keep Tropheus?

Keep your Tropheus in a tank at least 48 inches long, preferably a 75 gallon tank or larger. The bigger the fish get, the more territory the dominant fish will require. A smaller tank does not allow the chased fish to have room to relax. Eventually the dominant fish will do serious injury or kill the lesser tank mates.

Are all Tropheus cichlids herbivores?

In the aquarium, all Tropheus are opportunistic feeders, greedily eating any foods offered to them. Earthworms and beef heart, however, are not proper foods for these specialized herbivores, since they need a varied diet rich in roughage.

Are Tropheus mouth brooders?

Tropheus species are maternal mouthbrooders. Kawanabe (1981) found that a female is allowed in the male’s territory for up to three weeks prior to spawning, but she leaves the male’s territory after spawning and hides among the rocks.

What fish can go with Tropheus?

Tropheus are ordinarily moderately aggressive fish, however they become highly aggressive when breeding. Most aggression will be mainly directed at other Tropheus. Suitable tank mates would be any other fish with the similar temperament and adult size such as Peacock Cichlids, Electric Yellows and Gobies.

Can I keep Tropheus with Frontosa?

The diet of the fish is just as important as the temperament of the fish and as such, species such as Frontosa and Altolamprologus (Calvus) should be avoided at all costs as they will not receive the correct diet if fed on a strict Tropheus diet.

Are Tropheus cichlids hard to keep?

Breeding these cichlids is not a very difficult task. They are much easier to keep than you think, and the only real danger is that you too will catch the “Tropheus Syndrome” and get hooked on these amazing cichlids”. Tropheus brichardi from Katonga, Lake Tanganyika in the aquarium of Klaus Steinhaus, Canada.

Is a Tropheus Mbuna?

Tropheus is a small genus of at least six species of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. These rocky shores, with numerous rocky outcroppings and boulder formations, form a habitat similar to many of the mbuna cichlids of Lake Malawi.

What can you keep with Tropheus?

In summary I would recommend trying the following fish as tank mates for Tropheus cichlids:

• Petrochromis.
• Julidochromis.
• Lamprologus.
• Spathodus.
• Eretmodus.
• Tanganicodus.
• Mbuna Malawi Cichlids.

Can tropheus eat brine shrimp?

I have never seen adult Tropheus attempt to eat the fry, if not removed eventually they will merge into the group. I like to feed the fry freshly hatched baby brine shrimp until they are at least 2.5 to 4.0 cm (1 to 1-1/2″.) Most hobbyists will gladly trade anything they have for any kind of Tropheus!