Tropheus duboisi Tropheus duboisi
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Tropheus duboisi
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Herbivore (aufwuchs; strict low-protein)
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.40–9.20
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; strict low-protein)
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder; requires stable, highly filtered water.
Notes
Juveniles have white spots; very diet-sensitive; keep in sizeable groups.