Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – spirulina flake, algae wafers
Aquarium species profile
Red Cheek Tropheops
Tropheops sp. 'Red Cheek' · Lake Malawi
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size4.5"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature76–82°F
pH range7.8–8.5
Compatible tank mates
Robust Mbuna, Synodontis
Tank mates to avoid
Passive species, similar Tropheops (intense male-male aggression)
Care notes
Males show bright red-orange cheeks contrasting with a deep blue body. Tropheops are aufwuchs-scrapers and highly territorial. Typical Mbuna aggression — provide plenty of hiding spots.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.