Tropheus moliro aka firecracker cichlids fighting for a good few minutes these fish are so amazing to watch. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid for. Fish guide for blunthead cichlids, tropheus moorii varieties with fish pictures. They are very active and each african bumblebee cichlid have their own individual. Still learning all of the sub divisions of things here. First of all sorry if this is in the incorrect place. Cool looking import, this listing is for one unsexed juvenile. A highbacked, laterally compressed cichlid with a fanshaped caudal fin. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. I also have fry from my tropheus brichardi green yungu congo wc colony. You can also select fedex priority overnight for your order. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism.
Tropheus tropheus cichlids tropheus fish discusguy. Wtb golden firecracker tropheus moorii qldaf cichlid. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns. Aquascapeonline, we sell online a wide selection of piranhas, stingrays, cichlids, plecos, catfish and rare oddball tropical fish. Kazumba sports a bright red dorsal and golden yellow flanks, and is a close second in looks to the famous ilangi. My personal preference but would never buy any tropheus coming from there. They should be kept in large groups of 12 or more to spread out the aggression. The genus tropheus is a very popular cichlid found in lake tanganyika. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed. It gets to be rather large, reaching almost 10 inches 25. Below the surface of the lake live over 600 species, and among them are tropheus. Its overall coloring is a beautiful blue with various amounts of black markings depending upon where each individual comes from. The steep forehead gives way to a protruding upper lip and an undershot mouth. One of the ilangi like tropheus collected along the zambian coast.
They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs. Endemic to kazumba in the southern half of lake tanganyika. Tropheus moorii has a feeding relationship with several species of the genus petrochromis. Take a look at our guide to keeping tropheus cichlids with other fish.
My top 10 tropheus the best of lake tanganyika youtube. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Blue moorii, cyrtocara moorii, blue dolphin cichlid fish guide. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals.
Moorii, bluntheaded cichlid tropheus moorii synonyms. The ilangi, as it is commonly referred to, is found in rocky environments in the oxygen rich waters of the lake. The blue moorii cyrtocara moorii previously haplochromis moorii is an exotic cichlid that comes from lake malawi in africa. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. Tropheus moorii ilangi are highly aggressive towards conspecifics which can make keeping them in an aquarium very challenging. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. Tropheus are not a fish i would recommend for a beginner aquarist. Our planted african cichlid tank with firecracker tropheus moorii. See more ideas about cichlids, lake tanganyika and african cichlids. Three african cichlid moori cyrtocara malawi blue dolphin.
With excellent water quality and the very best food you can keep. Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. There are well over 40 different geographical variants of t. The color depends entirely on the geographic population from where the fish is found. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. This species has a dark golden to brown body color with thin yellow stripes and there can be a yellow or reddish color to the cheeks or chin area of the head. Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and auloncara. Tropheus fish are suitable for more experienced aquarium keepers since. I am just looking for a type to breed and i love the tropheus so was looking into those, but if you think 55 gal isnt going to work then maybe i should consider another species, bummer. Greek, tropaion defeat, a memorial of a fighting war, trophy. Albino wasp moorii tropheus tropheus brichardi kipili. Shipping we ship via usps priority and fedex monday through thursday. Aquascapeonline we sell a wide selection of piranhas.
See more ideas about cichlids, african cichlids and aquarium fish. My top 10 tropheus the best of lake tanganyika exotic pets w gemini. Buy beautiful tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro from live fish direct. Shipping we ship via usps priority mail and fedex monday through thursday. Ilangi are a shoaling colony species found in a small bay a few kilometres from the eastern entrance to nkamba bay in the southern part of lake tanganyika. Tropheus basics, in collaboration with cichlid press and the cichlid room companion present this lake tanganyika map, exhibiting locations for all tropheus species and its variants, click on any of the icons most of them up to this point and get a large picture of the variant selected. Articles for sale beautifully formatted and wonderfully illustrated pdf articles about all matters relative to cichlids books for sale cichlid books and dvds for sale at the cichlid room companion ebooks for sale pdf copies of popular cichlid books offered for sale at the best price trade section the master list of cichlid offers ordered by area and species name. Replicating this will cause your tropheus to adapt to your aquarium much more quickly. Moliro tropheus moliro firecracker tropical fish profile for loads more information check out tropheus molir. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Buy live tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro. Ive only ever seen golden firecracker imports from asia. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid.
The tropheus fish can be the most rewarding of cichlid to keep though due to the rich colouration and constant activity of the fish. Tropheus moliro red firecracker or tropheus moorii moliro are a must have for african cichlid. Tropheus distribution map by teale miller cichlid room. Tropheus are highly aggressive to conspecific species, because of this it is advised to keep them in groups of 12 or more to spread the aggression out. Tropheus molino firecracker cichlids fighting never seen. Actinopterygii rayfinned fishes perciformes perchlikes cichlidae cichlids pseudocrenilabrinae etymology. This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized the tropheus cichlids became a big hit when first introduced in germany in the mid 1970s and then into the united states, and are still. They do best when kept in a large tank with other tropheus like the tropheus moliro red, the tropheus bemba flame, or the tropheus cherry spot. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid. They are found in all parts of lake tanganyika where rocks are found, and because they are one of the easier fishes to catch, they are also wellrepresented in the hobby. Tropheus moorii comes in many different colours and colour patterns and there are currently over 40 known geographical. Additives like cichlid lake salt and tanganyika buffer will condition the aquarium water for these african cichlids.
Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona. Tropheus moliro red, like all tropheus, are herbivores, and should be. A guide on keeping blunthead cichlids tropheus moorii. Even though tropheus species are hearty, keeping them is not without challenges. The blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, can be tricky to care for, but is kept by many devoted aquarists due to its striking beauty and interesting behaviors. A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in. Freshwater fish tanganyika cichlids golden firecracker moliro tropheus 4 inch. When keeping more than one colony in a tank and you shouldnt keep more than 3 you need to select one from each different species. Details about 1 moliro tropheus firecracker l ive fish tanganyika 1. These fishes are also quite easy to obtain from fish stores since they are not hard to catch in lake tangayika. Tanganyikan tropheus red firecracker cichlid chipimbi african. Photo you have shown is not golden firecracker unfortunately. Tropheus are found in the rocky reef where there is a lot of light, this is way algae grows quickest. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a.
Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid animalworld. Tropheus moorii nkamba bay, tropheus ilangi cichlid. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Lake tanganyika is located in central africa, and is known to be the second deepest lake in the world.
Lamprologus compressiceps gold head aquatic village. The latter are algae grazers which mainly comb loose material, including some sediment, from the biocover. Golden firecracker moliro tropheus 4 inch ruinemans usa. Tropheus duboisi cichlid as juveniles they have a black body with white spots though this changes as they grow and the spots fade and they deepen in color and develop a blue head. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker lake tanganyika cichlid. How to set up a lake tanganyika african cichlid aquarium shell. Sites grazed by these species contain less sediment and are favoured by tropheus.
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