They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. Tropheus moori kasanga red rainbow bluechip aquatics. Moorii is a type of species under the tropheus genus. This species, the type species, was called tropheus moorii. The most difficult challenge to breeding tropheus is bringing the females into spawning condition. Read this quick quide on the types, tank setup, care tips, and feeding on the fish. Very aggressive fish the growing pains of keeping a wolf cichlid parachromis dovii duration. There are currently no ndole bay tropheus available. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. Tropheus moorii kasanga red rainbow this may be the most colorful of any tropheus. Bright light is recommended in the aquarium, since tropheus moorii needs large amounts of algae each day. Boulenger to publish the scientific description of tropheus moorii in 1898.
Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid animalworld. Buy beautiful red rainbow tropheus tropheus moorii kambwimba from live fish direct. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. 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. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Kyela mbamba bay if you are presently dealing with an outbreak of algae, below are of the best algae eaters, and most common algae eaters that you can introduce to your. Further descriptions have been made, with several more species now. Moore had caught for the british museum in 1895 and 1896, which were then later used by ichthyologist g. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Download scientific diagram tropheus moorii populations sampled from southern lake tanganyika. Tropheus distribution map by teale miller cichlid room companion. As pierre brichard never published his preliminary work on a subdivision of all tropheus of the t.
South of the kalambo river, along the eastern side of chituta bay in zambia, theres the red eyed chisanza moorii. Additional names blunthead cichlid, blunthead cichlid additional scientific names tropheus moorei, tropheus moorei moorei, tropheus moori, tropheus moorii moorii, tropheus morrei. Hulsey, 2017, but hybridization can generate novel phenotypes when traits are complex. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns. I currently have 1 tropheus that i plan on housing in a 75 gallon with a 48 footprint. Tropheus moorii murago tanzania tropheus red belly tropheus kalambo ob tropheus red rainbow kasanga tropheus caramba red bishop. Tropheus moorii is a variety of cichlid types of fish that comes from the cichlidae family. Mbuna marcus aquariums, cichlids and more 2,283,594 views. Kazumba sports a bright red dorsal and golden yellow flanks, and is a close second in looks to the famous ilangi. Tropheus moorii ndole bay cichlid lovers tropical fish. Tropheus moorii ndole bay home availability list photo gallery new africans availability list photo gallery new africans. Current stock include 20 x tropheus moori kasakalwe sun spot plus 18 du. This is one of the first red types of moorii imported.
It comes from western zambia and is easily distinguished by the neon red stripe starting at the base. Tropheus moorii chaitika blue rainbow african cichlids. South of the kalambo river, along the eastern side of chituta bay in zambia, theres the redeyed chisanza moorii. You want a red troph this is the one, glowing color, amazing strand. Tropheus moorii ndole, ndole bay, zambia, red rainbow. Moorii, are mostly found in the southern part of lake tanganyika, and in my opinion, the moorii seem to display more bold, and bright colors.
The book clearly describes the various color morphs and catch locations of the various t. The fish in photos above are primarily of the breeders the fish for sale are from or from the same strain as fish for sale. Fish guide for blunthead cichlids, tropheus moorii varieties with fish pictures, descriptions and. Many do not show the color in the photos until they reach a medium to adult size. The first fishes from the genus tropheus were sent to europe at the end of the 19 th century. I would like to be notified when this fish becomes available. Im looking locally for cichlids tropheus red rainbow to add to my small group. Tropheus moorii nkamba bay, tropheus ilangi cichlid. The genus tropheus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south.
Red from livua, moliro, chipimbi, chisiki, ndole, kachese, and chisanze was grouped together. Tropheus ndole bay redi breed these lovelies, and they are so. Aug 10, 2014 this pin was discovered by andres gonzalez. Tropheus brichardi korongwe bay, korongwe bay, brichardi yellow cheek. Buy beautiful tropheus chipimbi red stripe tropheus moorii chipimbi from live fish direct. There are well over 40 different geographical variants of t. Tropheus moorii chipimbi red stripe cichlid lovers. Altolamprologus compressiceps kigoma red fin altolamprologus. Tropheus is a small genus of eight species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Half a century of experience with tropheus species. African cichlids care, types, tank and feeding facts for. If you have any questions about the fish for sale, feel free to ask. Second, increasing redmorph ancestry in the admixture cline by and large coincides with.
Nsumbu national park is truly unique in its location with. Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Colourassortative mating among populations of tropheus moorii, a cichlid fish from lake tanganyika. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. All the best james last edited by 24tropheus on mon nov 15, 2010 6. For sale or swop tropheus 8 red rainbows have bred 7 ndole bay breeding al, 160617, no.
Group buy from littleafricaaquatics capital cichlid. They black part of tropheus ikola can go grey in colour if the fish is in fright mode, solid black colour is a sign of a happier fish. Tropheus moorii feeds by scarping algae from rocks and cliffs, and encouraging algae growth in the aquarium is the easiest way of keeping a tropheus moorii happy and healthy. They should be kept in large groups of 12 or more to spread out the aggression. But i would not house to types of moorii in the same tank, because they will most likely interbreed. Female collects eggs up into her mouth before they sink to the bottom and then moves to the genital area of the male. One of the most sought after tropheus, the red rainbow is absolutley beautiful, but like all tropheus proper lighting is essential for this fish to truely glow. Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Tropheus moorii ilangi are highly aggressive towards conspecifics which can make keeping them in an aquarium very challenging. Tropheus distribution map by teale miller cichlid room. The upper part of the iris is red and remainder is dark with a silver or bluish sheen depending on their mood.
A short video highlighting ndole bay lodge and lake tanganyika in zambia, africa. 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. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. Red rainbow, like all moori types are vegetarians and must be kept in groups. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. One of the ilangi like tropheus collected along the zambian coast. Like all tropheus, a vegetarian best kept in groups. Tropheus in their natural habitat is an outstanding addition to any aquarist s and must have publication for the african cichlid aficionado in particular. Blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii the free freshwater. Black lueba tropheus brichardi kalemie tropheus kongwe green congo. Buy beautiful ndole bay tropheus tropheus moorii ndole bay red from live fish direct. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism.
Tropheus moorii nundo head, nundo head, zambia, golden chisanze. Keeping and breeding tropheus in the home aquarium by don danko, 1997. Tropheus in their natural habitat tanganyika cichlids. Even though tropheus species are hearty, keeping them is not without challenges. Colourassortative mating among populations of tropheus. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and. Annecten, black, brichardi, duboisi, ikola, moorii, mpimbwe and red. I kept two large red oscars and, in a back bedroom, i kept some new fish that were called africans.
All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a. Tropheus namansi red, tropheus nangu, tropheus ndole, tropheus nkonde, tropheus polli, tropheus red rainbow, tropheus siyeswe, tropheus ubwari. 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. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona. Keeping and breeding tropheus in the home aquarium by don. We analysed the phenotypes coloration and genotypes mitochondrial control region.
A friendly online community for cichlid enthusiasts. Origin edit edit source endemic to lake tanganyika, where like other members of its genus it occurs in numerous color forms depending on the location. Tropheus moorii is an aggressive fish that is sensitive to life in captivity. Tropheus red firecracker, tropheus moorii chipimbi max size. Buy live ndole bay tropheus tropheus moorii ndole bay red. First of all sorry if this is in the incorrect place. Out of africa about the fish for sale the fish in photos. I was wondering would i be able to purchase about 10 or so juvies and place them in there as well without the adult. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. An excerpt from the book by flick ford with a foreword by mo devlin. 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. For some of the species, only the males develop color. Buy live tropheus chipimbi red stripe tropheus moorii chipimbi. These fish varieties hail from the rockstrewn coastal waters of lake.
Still learning all of the sub divisions of things here. Tropheus moorii populations sampled from southern lake. This tropheus, as well as being basically a very attractive variant, exhibits socalled ob orangeblotch polychromatism which makes some specimens extremely colourful. Buy live red rainbow tropheus tropheus moorii kambwimba. A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in. Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. Find tropheus in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. This species is listed on the iucn red list of threatened species as least concern lc as it is. Tropheus bemba,tropheus bemba gold, tropheus bulu point, tropheus caramba, tropheus caramba bishop,tropheus chaitika, tropheus chilambo, tropheus chilanga, tropheus chipimbi, tropheus duboisi maswa, tropheus duboisi stardust, tropheus gitaza red brabant, tropheus golden kalambo, tropheus golden kazumba, tropheus ikola, tropheus ilangi, tropheus.
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