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Name
Scientific name
Tropheus brichardi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Tropheus brichardi is a cichlid endemic to the northern end of Lake Tanganyika, found in shallow water around rocky shorelines. Not a good …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
115mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Not recorded
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 8–9.5
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Peaceful
Social needs
A shoal or group
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to the northern end of Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It inhabits shallow waters around rocky parts of the shoreline.
Aquarium size
48" x 12" x 12" (120cm x 30cm x 30cm) - 110 litres for a single specimen. A much larger tank is required for a group (see below).
Maintenance
Many aquarists keep Tropheus in bare setups to reduce territorial behaviour, but they can also be maintained in decorated aquaria. If you wish to decorate the …
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 8.0-9.5 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
It will accept most foods offered but vegetable matter in the form of spirulina flakes, blanched spinach, nori etc. should form the basis of the diet. This can…
Behaviour and compatibility
It has a somewhat dubious reputation for aggressive behaviour but this is undeserved. In fact it is relatively peaceful towards other species but will squabble…
Sexual dimorphism
A very difficult species to sex correctly. The only guaranteed method is to examine the genital papillae of the fish, but this is recommended to experts only. …
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. The tank should be set up as decribed above. Provide some flat stones and areas of sand to act as potential spawning sites. We…
Notes
Like others in the genus, Tropheus brichardi is something of an enigma in the aquarium hobby, and is not a good species for the beginner. There has been much a…
References
References
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