Firecracker Tropheus Cichlid "Moliro" - Tropheus moorii
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Common Names: White Spotted Cichlid, Duboisi Cichlid
Scientific Name: Tropheus duboisi
Family: Cichlidae
Size: 6 inches
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Native Region: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Tank Size: Minimum 55 gallons
Temperature: 74–82°F
pH: 7.8–9.0
Hardness: Hard, alkaline water
Decor: Rocky environment with caves and open space for swimming
• Schooling fish: Best kept in groups of 12 or more to spread aggression
• Tankmates: Other Tanganyikan cichlids with similar water needs
• Diet: Herbivorous – primarily algae-based foods; avoid high-protein diets to prevent digestive issues
• Behavior: Social and active, with males establishing territories within the rockwork