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Tropheus moorii

Blunthead Cichlid, Moorii, Tropheus Moorii Bemba Orange, Tropheus Moorii Moliro
Temperature
23–27°C
pH
9.5–9.5
dGH
8–25 ppm
Size
12 cm
Tank
200 L
Tropheus moorii are active swimmers and are best kept in groups in aquariums that replicate their rocky, spacious natural habitat. They demand a special care in terms of diet primarily focusing on algae and vegetable matter to prevent bloat, a common issue with an inappropriate diet.

Water parameters

Hardness
8–25 ppm
Temperature
23–27°C
pH
9.5–9.5

Tank & size

Fish size
12 cm
Tank length
200 cm
Tank volume
200 L

Distribution

Lake Tanganyika

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