Fishician®Diet
Herbivore – high-quality spirulina flakes, algae-based pellets, blanched vegetables; NO protein-heavy foods (causes bloat)
Aquarium species profile
Tropheus
Tropheus moorii · Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Minimum tank75 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelDifficult
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature75–82°F
pH range7.8–9.0
Compatible tank mates
Other Tropheus (same colony), robust Synodontis catfish
Tank mates to avoid
Other cichlid species, fish with different dietary needs, mbuna
Care notes
Extremely territorial and aggressive within species. Must be kept in large colonies of 12+ to spread aggression. Highly prone to 'Malawi bloat' from improper high-protein diet. One of the most challenging Tanganyikan cichlids.
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.