Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism. Tropheus kriza gold african cichlids, angel fish, freshwater fish. Tropheus tropheus cichlids tropheus fish discusguy. Like others in the genus, tropheus moorii is something of an enigma in the aquarium hobby, and despite its popularity is not a good species for the beginner. There has been much arguement and discussion about how best to maintain it in the aquarium, and some of these debates still rage on. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame. Buy beautiful tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro from live fish direct. Tropheus red firecracker, tropheus moorii chipimbi max size. Kazumba sports a bright red dorsal and golden yellow flanks, and is a close second in looks to the famous ilangi. Golden firecracker moliro tropheus 4 inch ruinemans usa.
This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. The blueeyed tropheus tropheus brichardi is a favorite cichlid as it has many different color varieties. Tropheus golden firecracker moorii exotic fish shop. Like all tropheus, a vegetarian best kept in groups. We have provided the generally accepted method of keeping the fish, but. The pemba is known for the gorgeous orange band on the. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Aquascapeonline, we sell online a wide selection of piranhas, stingrays, cichlids, plecos, catfish and rare oddball tropical fish. The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs. A minimum tank size of 100 gal is recommended for the tropheus bemba flame.
They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker lake tanganyika cichlid. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a. Tropheus duboisi small tropheus duboisi big tropheus moorii bemba red. Many cichlids specialize in eating one type of food. This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized the tropheus cichlids became a big hit when first introduced in germany in the mid 1970s and then into the united states, and. Aquascapeonline we sell a wide selection of piranhas. Tanganika tropheus sp black pemba bemba f1, tropheus moorii mpulungu kasakalawe f1,lamprologus brevis sambia wf a eretmodus cyanostictus kigoma f1 duration. Blueeyed tropheus, tropheus brichardi, brichardi cichlid. The bemba orange tropheus is easily recognised by the thick orange band around the body of the cichlid. Refer to our pronunciation key for an explanation of the phonetic symbols. Wtb golden firecracker tropheus moorii qldaf cichlid. When kept in large groups, they can be kept with other tropheus like the tropheus moorii ilangi, the tropheus moliro red, or the tropheus cherry spot.
Tropheus bemba, tropheus bemba gold, tropheus bulu point, tropheus caramba, tropheus caramba bishop, tropheus chaitika, tropheus chilambo, tropheus chilanga, tropheus chipimbi, tropheus duboisi maswa, tropheus duboisi stardust, tropheus gitaza red brabant, tropheus golden kalambo, tropheus golden kazumba, tropheus ikola, tropheus ilangi, tropheus kabeyeye, tropheus. Tropheus moorii comes in many different colours and colour patterns and there are currently over 40 known. Annecten, black, brichardi, duboisi, ikola, moorii, mpimbwe and red. Even though tropheus species are hearty, keeping them is not without challenges.
Ilangi are a shoaling colony species found in a small bay a few kilometres from the eastern entrance to nkamba bay in the southern part of lake tanganyika. The genus tropheus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Initially, they appeared tropheus moorii like, but had wider vertical yellowish stripes, more reddish overall, were slightly shorter in length, etc. This is one of the first red types of moorii imported. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid for. One of the ilangi like tropheus collected along the zambian coast. It has also gone by the name of tropheus golden firecracker however the firecracker is a moliro so we know. Sites grazed by these species contain less sediment and are favoured by tropheus. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Moreover, they had an orangecoloured patch on the cheek and blue eyes, which are characteristics of tropheus sp.
This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized the tropheus cichlids became a big hit when first introduced in germany in the mid 1970s and then into the united states, and are still. Aulonocara gertrudae orange collar lupingu buccochromis heterotaenia buccochromis leptura green xlarge buccochromis nototaenia. This does not mean a fish cannot be found in other habitats. Tropheus fish are suitable for more experienced aquarium keepers since they very demanding when it comes to keeping. Spirulina or chlorella based flake food supplemented with fresh green vegetables such as romaine lettuce and spinach as well as meaty treats on occasion. Buy live tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro. Tropheus green murago rare vodne akvarium, tropicke ryby, akvaria, domaci milacikovia. Easy, as long as the correct setup is provided, alongside lots of rocks and caves. This species has a dark golden to brown body color with thin yellow stripes and there can be a yellow or reddish color to the cheeks or chin area of the head. The latter are algae grazers which mainly comb loose material, including some sediment, from the biocover. Ive only ever seen golden firecracker imports from asia. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid animalworld. Tropheus moorii golden moliro approximate purchase size. L200 green phantom pleco 45 hemiancistrus subviridis 4.
Tropical fish aquarium freshwater aquarium fish fish aquariums tang fish fish fish lake. Tropheus golden firefox, tropheus red pheonix, tropheus bishop red. Articles for sale beautifully formatted and wonderfully illustrated pdf articles about all matters relative to cichlids books for sale cichlid books and dvds for sale at the cichlid room companion ebooks for sale pdf copies of popular cichlid books offered for sale at the best price trade section the master list of cichlid offers ordered by area and species name. Tropheus is a small genus of eight species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Tropheus moorii nundo head this variety is from nundo head, zambia.
These fishes are also quite easy to obtain from fish stores since they are not hard to catch in lake tangayika. Tropheus duboisi cichlid as juveniles they have a black body with white spots though this changes as they grow and the spots fade and they deepen in color and develop a blue head. They are found in all parts of lake tanganyika where rocks are found, and because they are one of the easier fishes to catch, they are also wellrepresented in the hobby. Tropheus caramba red bishop spawn tropheus and more. Photo you have shown is not golden firecracker unfortunately. Spirulinabased flake food supplimented with fresh green. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. Make fish tank goldfish, koi with 2 styrofoam boxlam h. This is the primary location where the cichlid is found and is a generalization. The ilangi, as it is commonly referred to, is found in rocky environments in the oxygen rich waters of the lake. The blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, can be tricky to care for, but is kept by many devoted aquarists due to its striking beauty and interesting behaviors.
The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Buy live tropheus chipimbi red stripe tropheus moorii chipimbi. Tropheus moorii kasanga red rainbow tropheus moorii murago green lusingu shipment from. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid. Tropheus should be kept in large groups and therefor require a large and spacious aquarium. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus. Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet. True to this name, the iris of their eyes can become blue colored if they are kept in optimal conditions. There are well over 40 different geographical variants of t. Tropheus moorii has a feeding relationship with several species of the genus petrochromis. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns.
The tropheus fish can be the most rewarding of cichlid to keep though due to the rich colouration and constant activity of the fish. Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. Venting this is by far the best and the only really reliable way to tell your tropheus apart. Pemba, congo, lake tanganyika, east africa feeding. Brichardi cichlids were called blueeyed tropheus by hobbyists well before they were scientifically described. Tanganyikan tropheus red firecracker cichlid chipimbi. Tropheus golden kalambo tropicke ryby, ryby, zvierata, cichlidy. Tropheus polli also called the wimple moorii or flag moorii shows very definite differences between the sexes. It comes from western zambia and is easily distinguished by the neon red stripe starting at the base of the caudal fin and extending into the the body.
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