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Gold Ocellated Shell-Dweller (Lamprologus ocellatus 'Gold')
24–27°C · pH 7.5–9 · 40L
£17.39£19.99
A specialist Lake Tanganyika Tropheus form for established hard-water colony aquariums, with vegetable-led feeding and careful group management.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Tropheus moorii
Kiriza Blunthead Cichlid bond and breed in male/female pairs — buying a pair gives them the social structure they need.
A specialist Lake Tanganyika Tropheus form for established hard-water colony aquariums, with vegetable-led feeding and careful group management.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Cichlids are one of the most diverse fish families in the hobby. From tiny apistogrammas to massive oscars, this guide covers the basics of keeping them well.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Kiriza Blunthead Cichlid is a locality/trade form of Tropheus moorii, the Lake Tanganyika blunthead cichlid. This is a specialist grazing cichlid for experienced keepers, not a casual mixed community fish. The old listing leaned on broad tropical-fish keywords; this version keeps the focus on Tropheus colony care, diet and hard alkaline water.
| Adult size | Up to about 14.5 cm total length |
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| Minimum aquarium | 150 cm aquarium recommended; plan around 400 litres or more for a colony |
| Water | 24-28°C, pH 8.0-9.0, hard alkaline Lake Tanganyika conditions |
| Diet | Herbivore/grazer; spirulina, algae and vegetable-based cichlid foods |
| Temperament | Territorial; best kept as a carefully planned group, not a pair |
Use rockwork, open swimming space, strong filtration and stable water. Avoid rich meaty diets because Tropheus are sensitive to digestive problems. Keep a larger group with careful sex ratio and avoid mixing similar Tropheus forms unless you are deliberately managing a specialist setup.
Livestock is packed for delivery by a licensed live-animal courier and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee when the policy conditions are followed.
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