Tropheus Red Chilanga - (No Online Purchases)

Name: Tropheus Red Chilanga. Instore pick up only 

Scientific Name: Tropheus moorii ‘Red Chilanga’

Description: A colourful African cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, featuring red to reddish-orange colouration with darker body markings. Active, energetic and highly social, this species is best maintained in established groups due to its territorial and sometimes aggressive behaviour.

Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa; Chilanga locality, Zambia.

pH: Approximately 8.0–9.0

Temperature: Around 24–27°C

Adult Size: 12–15 cm

Lifespan: 8–12 years with proper care.

Food: Primarily herbivorous. Feed high-quality spirulina-based flakes, algae-rich pellets and suitable vegetable-based foods. Avoid excessive protein-rich foods, particularly meaty foods, as Tropheus are susceptible to digestive problems.

Compatibility: Territorial and aggressive towards their own species, particularly when kept in small groups. Best maintained in established groups of approximately 12 or more individuals in a spacious aquarium to help distribute aggression. Suitable tank mates include carefully selected Lake Tanganyika cichlids with similar water requirements. Not recommended for peaceful community aquariums.

Habitat: A spacious, well-filtered aquarium with stable, hard, alkaline water, strong oxygenation and excellent water quality. Provide rocky structures, caves and open swimming areas. A mature aquarium with algae-covered rocks is beneficial for natural grazing.