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Blunt-Headed Cichlid, Moori (Tropheus moorii orange I "bemba")
24–28°C · pH 8–9 · 300L
£36.89£40.99
Duboisi White-Spotted Cichlid is a specialist Lake Tanganyika Tropheus for rocky hard-water aquariums, planned colonies and algae-rich feeding. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and sent by licensed live-animal courier service.
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Tropheus duboisi
Duboisi, White-Spotted Cichlid are a shoaling species — they need 6+ to feel safe and show their full colour.
Duboisi White-Spotted Cichlid is a specialist Lake Tanganyika Tropheus for rocky hard-water aquariums, planned colonies and algae-rich feeding. Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee and sent by licensed live-animal courier service.
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. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
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
Duboisi White-Spotted Cichlid (Tropheus duboisi) is a striking Lake Tanganyika cichlid with a famous change from spotted juvenile patterning into a darker adult fish with a pale body band. It is a specialist Tropheus, not an easy community fish, and should be planned around stable hard alkaline water, rockwork, strong filtration and an algae-rich diet.
| Listed identity | Tropheus duboisi |
|---|---|
| Adult size | About 12cm |
| Minimum aquarium | 250 litres or larger; more length is better for a colony |
| Water | 24-27°C, pH 7.8-9.0, hard alkaline water |
| Diet | Spirulina, algae wafers, nori and vegetable foods |
| Temperament | Aggressive Tropheus colony cichlid |
Keep this fish with a clear Tropheus plan: a settled group, oxygen-rich water and rockwork that breaks lines of sight. Avoid soft acidic water, delicate community fish and rich meaty foods, as Tropheus do best with steady routines and vegetable-led feeding.
Use as a first-time buyer. This live fish is packed for a licensed live-animal courier service and covered by the Tropical Fish Co Live Arrival Guarantee.
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