Tropheus Red Moorii Cichlid (5 CM)
£36.25
Please note, due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided.
The Tropheus Red Moorii is a vibrant, red-bodied color morph of the Blunthead Cichlid, a freshwater fish endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa.
2 in stock
Description
Overview & Appearance
- Size: Grows to about 12 to 15 cm (4.7 to 5.9 inches) in length.
- Coloration: Features striking red or orange-red hues, sometimes mixed with yellow or dark undertones depending on the specific locality variant (such as Chimba or Red Rainbow).
- Lifespan: Can live up to 10 years with proper care.
Habitat & Water Requirements
- Origin: Shallow, rocky shorelines and reefs with clear, well-oxygenated water.
- Temperature: 24°C to 27°C (75°F to 81°F).
- pH Level: High and alkaline, ranging from 7.8 to 9.2.
- Water Hardness: Moderately hard to hard (10–20°N).
Behavior & Diet
- Diet: Strictly herbivorous. They graze on filamentous algae. In captivity, they require a high-vegetable diet (such as spirulina). Animal proteins must be avoided to prevent a fatal digestive ailment known as “Tropheus bloat”.
- Reproduction: Maternal mouthbrooder. Females carry a small clutch of large eggs in their mouths for about 30 to 35 days until the fry hatch and are released.
Be the first to review “Tropheus Red Moorii Cichlid (5 CM)”
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.