Tropheus

Tropheus moorii

Difficulty (1-5): 5/5

Description

Herbivorous Tanganyikan kept in large groups to spread aggression. Extremely prone to fatal bloat if fed protein-rich food.

Water test requirements

  • pH: 8 – 9
  • Temperature: 24 – 27 °C
  • General Hardness (GH): 12 – 25 °dGH
  • Carbonate Hardness (KH): 10 – 20 °dKH
  • Nitrate (NO3): ≤ 20 mg/L