Tropheus Moorii Species Profile
The Tropheus moorii is often territorial and may be intolerant of members of its own species. However, it seldom harasses its tankmates. It is best to keep this species in groups, with only one male to several females.
Tropheus moorii is omnivorous and should be supplied with both live foods and vegetable matter. Flake foods are accepted and they will also eat algae off rocks and the glass.
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Tropheus moorii "Lufubu Outlet Purple Rainbow"
Origin and locale/variety: Lufubu, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
Size: Size: Adults are usually 2.5 to 4.5 inches in aquarium environment.
Tropheus moorii need to have the proper diet. With an improper diet they will get bloat, which will almost definitely result in the death of them. They are herbivorous and can be extremely sensitive to food high in animal protein.
Tropheus moorii is truly omnivirous, eating worms, crustaceans, insects and plants in its native habitat. In the aquarium a significant portion of the diet should be vegetable matter to keep this species healthy. Any plants in the aquarium with T.
Tropheus Moorii "Ilangi" and Julidochromis regani "Kipili".
Cyathopharynx furcifer "Kasakalawe" and Cyprichromis leptosoma "Yellow head".
Cyphotilapia frontosa "Zaire".
Tropheus moorii "Chimba", Tropheus sp. "Chimba", Tropheus sp. "Red Chimba - See under Blunthead Cichlids.
Tropheus moorii "Kachese", Tropheus sp. "Cape Kachese" - See under Blunthead Cichlids.
Tropheus moorii "Moliro", Tropheus sp.
Tropheus moorii - MY EXPERIENCES by Robby Lucken
Summary: Tropheus can be hard to keep, but Robby found the secrets and is pleased to have established a successful breeding colony.
The Tropheus Moorii Cichlid is a mouth brooder, and breeding is more difficult than most of the cichlids. This is a very slow growing species which may take a few years to reach sexual maturity.
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Tropheus moorii
SYN: Tropheus annectens
PD: A high-backed, laterally compressed cichlid with a fan-shaped caudal fin. The steep forehead gives way to a protruding upper lip and an undershot mouth.
 See also: Tropheus, Fish, Cichlid, Water, Species
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