−10%
Difficult
Blunt-Headed Cichlid, Moori (Tropheus moorii orange I "bemba")
24–28°C · pH 8–9 · 300L
£22.49£24.99
Caramba variant of Tropheus moori — a specialist Lake Tanganyika herbivore for dedicated colonies of 12+ in 300 L+ hard alkaline tanks.
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 moori Caramba
Caramba variant of Tropheus moori — a specialist Lake Tanganyika herbivore for dedicated colonies of 12+ in 300 L+ hard alkaline tanks.
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
Specialists only — and proudly so. Tropheus moori Caramba is a Lake Tanganyika cichlid built for the dedicated colony tank, not the general community. Like all its genus it carries a difficult care rating and an aggressive temperament, and its social system only functions at scale: a colony of twelve or more fish is the recommended foundation.
The aquarium must echo the lake. That means 300 litres as a minimum, hard alkaline water at pH 8.0–9.0 with 10–25 dGH, and temperatures of 24–28 °C. Diet is where many Tropheus projects fail, so take it seriously: this is a herbivore, fed on spirulina flakes, vegetable-based pellets and algae — nothing richer. Adults reach about 14 cm, hold the middle regions of the tank, and a well-run colony is a commitment of around ten years.
Tankmate options are deliberately narrow. Other Tropheus of the same species are the safe answer; most other fish are simply unsuitable alongside this combative, highly specialised cichlid. Budget and patience are the two resources that decide Tropheus success: the colony-of-twelve guidance is not a nicety but the difference between a functioning social group and a tank ruled by one bully, and the 300-litre floor exists to give that group room to behave naturally. Resist any temptation to enrich the menu beyond the herbivore staples — spirulina flakes, vegetable pellets and algae are the diet, full stop. Within an established colony, breeding is rated moderate — a realistic goal for the committed keeper.
Caramba is one of the many named variants that make Tropheus collecting so absorbing, and it deserves a tank planned around it from day one — budget for the full colony rather than adding fish piecemeal over time. We dispatch with a live arrival guarantee via licensed live-animal courier.
24–28°C · pH 8–9 · 300L
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 250L
23–27°C · pH 8–9 · 150L
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 40L
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 80L
18–26°C · pH 6.5–8 · 30L
20–24°C · pH 7–8 · 45L
24–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 2000L
24–28°C · pH 5.5–7 · 60L
24–28°C · pH 7–8 · 120L
18–28°C · pH 6.5–8 · 20L
24–27°C · pH 7.5–8.8 · 150L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 60L
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 40L
24–28°C · pH 7.5–8.5 · 500L
28–30°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 300L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 150L
22–26°C · pH 6–7.5 · 200L
23–27°C · pH 5.5–7.5 · 80L
20–25°C · pH 6–7.5 · 80L