Moderate
Red Rainbow Tropheus (Tropheus moorii) – 3.5–4cm & 8cm+ Sizes
24–27°C · pH 7.8–9 · 300L
£78.99
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.
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Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Tropheus duboisi
Max Adult Size
up to 12 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Difficult
Temperament
Aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.8–9
Hardness
10–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Herbivore - spirulina, algae wafers, vegetables
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 (Tropheus duboisi)
Advanced Care
Aggressive
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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.
deal-run-20260422-180310
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Tropheus duboisi
Max Adult Size
up to 12 cm
Lifespan
10 years
Care Level
Difficult
Temperament
Aggressive
Temperature
24–27°C
pH Range
7.8–9
Hardness
10–20 dGH
Minimum Tank
250L
Diet
Herbivore - spirulina, algae wafers, vegetables
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.
Full Care Guide
Cichlids: Types, Care & Tank Planning
Cichlids are a family of roughly 1,800 accepted species, not one care type. Before buying, identify the exact species and source, then compare adult measurement, usable tank dimensions, social system, territory, tested water, diet and an exit plan. No family-wide minimum tank, water range or tank-mate list is safe.
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
24–27°C
24°CIdeal27°C
pH Level
7.8–9
7.8Ideal9
Water Hardness
10–20 dGH
10 dGHIdeal20 dGH
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.
Quick Facts
| 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 |
Care notes
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.
Delivery and guarantee
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.
Related Tanganyika cichlids
- Red Rainbow Tropheus Cichlid
- Ilangi Blunthead Cichlid
- Orange Bemba Tropheus
- Red Bishop Tropheus
- Kiriza Smallscale Cyprichromis
Species facts
Published records for Tropheus duboisi — useful when planning the aquarium around the adult fish rather than the size supplied. The wild range below is what FishBase lists; the care range on this listing (24–27 °C) is what we keep the fish at.
- Maximum recorded length: 12 cm (FishBase)
- Wild water temperature: 24–26 °C (FishBase)
- Wild pH: 8.5–9 (FishBase)
- Wild hardness: 10–12 dGH (FishBase)
- Environment: Freshwater, demersal (FishBase)
- IUCN Red List: Endangered (FishBase)
Keeping notes
Hardness 10–20 dGH. Typical lifespan around 10 years with stable water. Swims mainly in the all part of the aquarium. Breeding difficulty: difficult.
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