Tropheus Moliro - (No Online Purchases)

Tropheus Moliro - (No Online Purchases)

Scientific Name:Tropheus sp. ‘Red’ “Moliro”; commonly sold asTropheus moorii “Moliro”.

Description: An active African cichlid with a rounded forehead and deep reddish-brown body. Adults develop vibrant red colouring, particularly along the dorsal fin and tail region.

Origin: Lake Tanganyika, East Africa; rocky shorelines around Moliro in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

pH: Approximately 8.0–9.0; requires hard, alkaline water.

Temperature: Around 24–27°C.

Adult Size: Approximately 12–15 cm.

Lifespan: Approximately 8–10 years, sometimes longer with excellent care.

Food: Quality spirulina flakes and vegetable-based cichlid pellets, supplemented with suitable greens. Feed small portions and avoid rich, meaty foods as a staple.

Compatibility: Territorial and aggressive, particularly towards other Tropheus. Best kept in an established colony of approximately 15–20 or more in a suitably large aquarium. Avoid mixing different Tropheus colour varieties to prevent hybridisation.

Habitat: A mature, well-filtered aquarium with strong oxygenation, sandy substrate, extensive rockwork and open swimming areas. Maintain stable water conditions and perform regular water changes.