Tropheus Moorii Tropheus moorii
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Tropheus moorii
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Herbivore (aufwuchs grazer)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
10.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Herbivore (aufwuchs grazer)
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder; very sensitive to diet/water stability.
Notes
Group-keeping rock grazer; strict low-protein, high-fibre diet.