Can tropheus live with African cichlids?
Can tropheus live with African cichlids?
Tropheus will often chase featherfins and nip at their long trailing fins. Petrochromis cichlids have similar traits to Tropheus and are strong natured too so these are a clear match for keeping with Tropheus cichlids. They are also Aufwuchs-feeders and will stand their ground very well against Tropheus.
Does Frontosa eat smaller Frontosa?
Fronts are predators in the wild. The largest part of their diet is smaller fish. If the small ones can fit in their mouth, they’re at risk. It’s a gamble and since most tank-raised fronts do not eat feeders it could work.
Can tropheus live with peacocks?
Nope, different lakes and different demands/needs in diet and water parameters. Trophs like harder water, a more vegetarian diet, and their conspecific aggression requires you to stock one or a whole colony of 20 or so fish to start.
What is the scientific name of Tropheus moorii?
Tropheus moorii. Tropheus moorii (blunthead cichlid) is a species of cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika in Africa.
Is Tropheus moorii a good fish for beginners?
Like others in the genus, Tropheus moorii is something of an enigma in the aquarium hobby, and despite it’s 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.
How do T moorii interact with each other?
If an individual intrudes on a T. moorii territory, the interaction may be a one-sided (territory owner towards the intruder) attack, one-sided display (spread and quiver fins/tail to intimidate), mutual attack, or mutual displays. These usually occur at or near the borders of the territories.
What type of mouthbrooder is TMT moorii?
T. moorii is a maternal mouthbrooder, so eggs are fertilized and young are carried in the mouth of the female while they hatch and develop. Both male and female adults occupy individual feeding territories.