Tropheus

[solchitlins]

Here's a good start.

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/tropheus_corner.php

I have allways been too chicken to try. I can't bear the good possibility
of them getting bloat, or something else and loosing them all lighting fast.

Those prices seem really high too.

imho

 

[evojoey]

Thanks for the link. Was pretty helpful. I thought that was a high price for a pretty readily available fish.

 

[Aphilophus]

not bad around here there 30+ a fish for cherry spots and such but duboisi are 16

 

[mcsx]

if u want put then in your 4' 60 just make sure it has good filtration. in my opinion anything under a 5x2x2 is too small, but everyone has different choices and opinions about it.

 

[evojoey]

I just got a 75 from a guy on craigslist. Well at least Ill pick it up tomorrow. I happen to have a spare FX5 laying around. Is that enough filtration on a 75gal?

 

[mike dunagan]

They are 34.99 and 35.99 for 2 inchers in my neck of the woods. Otherwise online is good bet.

 

[evojoey]

They are 34.99 and 35.99 for 2 inchers in my neck of the woods. Otherwise online is good bet.

Wow, Now I dont feel so bad. Thanks. I was able to find them online for 15-30.

 

[mcsx]

fx5 is plenty for a 75

 

[MalawiTango]

I wouldnt pay more than $12-$15 each. Keep in mind Tropheus are sensitive to shipping and can develop bloat easily under stress. Your best bet would be to find a breeder locally and transport them yourself. Im not saying its impossible to ship Trophs but they are sensitive. Good luck and post pics.

 

[Marius]

Basically cause I have a 4' 60 in my basement.

Then stay away from Tropheus. Minimum 4' tank would be a 120gal 4'x2'x2' and a minimum for the colony 24.

Species: Tropheus are herbivourous species from Lake Tanganyika and they can grow ...my wild caught Duboisis are 6"+

Aquarium: As large as possible, with a minimum 4' tank of a 120gal

Substrate: aragonite, one needs the pH and alcalinity to be higher than one's average Malawi tank.

Food: preferably one brand ...exclusively, I've had good results with NLS so far.

Scape: Keep the rocks either to a minimum, you can install one of the AQUATERRA backgrounds with a couple rocks in front, or overdue it (but please research first ) ...reason why, less rock=less males claiming a territory.

Colony: minimum 24, the more females the better. Reason for the number is their aggressive nature and the numbers is their defense as it disperses individual aggression within the colony.

Tankmates: I've used shell dwellers, Frontosas, Boulengerochromis Microlepis ...and I'm voting for the shell dwellers. Least impact on the all around health and behaviour of one's Tropheus colony.

Good luck