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Name
Scientific name
Tropheus duboisi
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Summary
The white-spotted cichlid, Tropheus duboisi, is endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found in rocky areas in deeper water than its congeners. Young …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
120mm, standard length
Tank size
Not recorded
Water
Temperature and pH
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
Not recorded
Supporting text
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It is found in rocky areas in deeper water than it's congeners.
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 t…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C73 – 81 °F 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 squabbl…
Sexual dimorphism
The sexes are hard to distinguish. There are some subtle differences in growth rate and body shape, but the only guaranteed method is to examine the genital pa…
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. The tank should be set up as decribed above. We recommend the purchase of 20-30 young fish and allowing them to grow on togeth…
Notes
Like others in the genus, Tropheus duboisi is something of an enigma in the aquarium hobby and despite it's popularity, is not a good species for the beginner.…
References
References
No references