Will it be a problem to introduce smaller 1 fish if my current fish have grown to say 2 or 2. Moliro tropheus moliro firecracker tropical fish profile for loads more information check out. Endemic to kazumba in the southern half of lake tanganyika. I have been keeping tropheus cichlid tropical fish from lake tanganyika for many years now and with a spare 240 litre fluval roma 240 aquarium i decided start a breeding project for tropheus kaiser ikola as these have always been one of my favourite tropheus cichlids and in my top tropical fish. Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet.
This means they must be kept in larger numbers to distribute the aggression, and should be kept in larger quarters to allow for the territories. The males will show a silvery blue coloration while the females and juveniles show a distinctive striped grayish blue pattern. Tropheus red firecracker, tropheus moorii chipimbi max size. The tropheus duboisi cichlid should be maintained in an aquarium of at least 50 gallons, in a large number of the same species, or with other smaller semiaggressive tanganyikan or malawian cichlids. Half a century later in 1956, max poll published the first. Ive read that theyre rather aggressive and that theyre herbivores, but i really want them in. Buy live tropheus purple rainbow tropheus moorii lufubu. Tropheus fish are suitable for more experienced aquarium keepers since. This fish is a substrate spawner lays eggs on substrate, utilizing the rocky rubble to do so. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Tropheus golden firecracker moorii exotic fish shop. 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. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness.
Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid. 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. Golden firecracker moliro tropheus 4 inch ruinemans usa. Tropheus firecracker lake tanganyika african cichlids. The first fishes from the genus tropheus were sent to europe at the end of the 19 th century. Shipping we ship via usps priority and fedex monday through thursday. They can also have a yellowish or dark golden body with reds in the dorsal fin and sometimes. A conversation in the aquarium hobby cichlid aquarium, cichlid fish, tropical freshwater fish.
How to set up a tropheus breeding tank tropical fish site. Even though tropheus species are hearty, keeping them is not without challenges. See more ideas about cichlids, lake tanganyika and african cichlids. Im getting a 75 gallon tank within a week and plan on stocking it with haps and peacocks, but one of the pet stores near me has some tropheus duboisi which im having a hard time looking away from. They are a very personable fish that do best in a species specific aquarium. 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. Our planted african cichlid tank with firecracker tropheus moorii. The ilangi, as it is commonly referred to, is found in rocky environments in the oxygen rich waters of the lake. Ive only ever seen golden firecracker imports from asia. Hello, can i combine a l025, l024 and l056 or one of them with my red raibow colony, petros, leptosoma yellow head colony, i also have l190 royal pleco, l128 and number of ancistrus.
Fish guide for blunthead cichlids, tropheus moorii varieties with fish pictures. 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 are ordinarily moderately aggressive fish, however they become highly aggressive when breeding. Suitable tank mates would be any other fish with the similar temperament and adult size such as peacock cichlids, electric yellows and gobies. Moore had caught for the british museum in 1895 and 1896, which were then later used by ichthyologist g.
Most aggression will be mainly directed at other tropheus. Tanganyikan tropheus red firecracker cichlid chipimbi african. My top 10 tropheus the best of lake tanganyika youtube. Cool looking import, this listing is for one unsexed juvenile. Tropheus moliro firecracker pet zone tropical fish. Tropheus moliro firecracker for sale at since 1987. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Half a century of experience with tropheus species. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid animalworld. It is the opinion of author ad konings that these blue dorsal fish are only individual variation and should not be recognized as a different population. Tropheus moorii is an aggressive fish that is sensitive to life in captivity.
Firecracker at aquarist classifieds discus, cichlids, firecracker, tropical fish, photos. Wtb golden firecracker tropheus moorii qldaf cichlid. You can also select fedex priority overnight for your order. This is the second order i have placed and both were smooth transactions from beginning to end. My personal preference but would never buy any tropheus coming from there. People have had good luck with 1 in a community tank with fish of the same aggression. This item is currently out of stock notify me when back in stock. I only currently have access to 06 a week depending on if people buy them before i get there or not. See more ideas about cichlids, african cichlids, aquarium fish.
Tropheus are often considered a fish for the advanced hobbiest, and there are several reasons for this they are fiercely territorial, and along with petrochromis, are amongst the most territorial of the tanganyikan cichlids. Fish guide for tropheus cichlids, tropheus species profile with fish pictures, description and information, tropheus cichlid care, diet, habitat and fish diseases, tank mates and keeping the tropheus aquarium, tropheus sp. Tropheus are very popular in the aquarium among hobbyists. How many did you get, with tropheus they do best by themselves and in a 75 would would want around 1520 to help spread the aggression. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid for. Lamprologus compressiceps gold head aquatic village. Endemic to chipimbi in the southern half of lake tanganyika. Tropheus polli also called the wimple moorii or flag moorii shows very definite differences between the sexes. Photo you have shown is not golden firecracker unfortunately.
It has also gone by the name of tropheus golden firecracker however the firecracker is a moliro so we know this isnt the correct naming of the fish. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism. Tropheus kriza gold african cichlids, angel fish, freshwater fish.
Tropheus golden firecracker at aquarist classifieds with images. Tropheus lueba malawi cichlids, african cichlids, tropical fish aquarium. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a. However, some fish in the population may show a blue dorsal. Venting this is by far the best and the only really reliable way to tell your tropheus apart. Delivery was as expected and fish arrived healthy, happy and beau. Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and auloncara. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. Breeding group of tropheus moliro firecrackers approximately 40 and at least. 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. Apr 27, 20 tropheus golden firecracker at aquarist classifieds. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Tropheus tropheus cichlids tropheus fish discusguy.
These fishes are also quite easy to obtain from fish stores since they are not hard to catch in lake tangayika. 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. Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. When your order has been placed a member of our team will email to arrange a. 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. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona. Excellent quality tank bred tropheus golden kalambo f1s these fish. Incorporate plenty of rocks and african driftwood in order to build. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. Tropheus moorii comes in many different colours and colour patterns and there are currently over 40 known geographical. They are very active and each african bumblebee cichlid have their own individual. Exotic fish shop 7744004598 our goal is shipping exotic, high quality, live freshwater fish to aquarium hobbyists all over the usa. We deliver all livestock wednesday friday only as per costs below. They are also prone to bloat if water quality drops, improper diet, or if that 1 fish is constantly getting picked on.
Live fish direct and isaac are as legit as they come. Buy live tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus. The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs. Moliro tropheus moliro firecracker tropical fish profile for loads more information check out tropheus molir. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. Boulenger to publish the scientific description of tropheus moorii in 1898. They can also have a yellowish or dark golden body with reds in the dorsal fin and sometimes on the pectoral or anal fin.
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