I am moving and dont have time to set up multiple tanks at my new residence. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. Tropheus moorii firecracker one of seven throphs i have. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. Tropheus moorii for sale online tropheus moorii moliro. These are beautiful fish whether captured bred for color. Tropheus moliro red firecracker or tropheus moorii moliro are a must have for african cichlid owners.
Tropheus polli also called the wimple moorii or flag moorii shows very definite differences between the sexes. Qldaf white blue qldafv2 default default contact us. Make fish tank goldfish, koi with 2 styrofoam boxlam h. Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. With excellent water quality and the very best food you can keep the lovely tropheus species healthy. I have kept lupota and ikola together for 2 years and no hybrids. Tropheus moorii kasanga red rainbow uremesi, beslenmesi, su degerleri ve davran. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona. One of the red tropheus collected in congo near the zambian border. See this and all other species profiles, pictures and videos by becoming a subscriber of the cichlid room companion. Also, in most cases, males are much more colorful than females. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus.
Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus. Tropheus moliro aka firecracker cichlids fighting for a good few minutes these fish are so amazing to watch. Brichardi mtoto 4 wc simmochromis diagrama isanga 90g. It can, and in many cases, will be a little bigger than what is listed. Each tropheus species seem to display variations in their behavior. Over 1,500 cichlid profiles with pictures, description and care. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker red regular pets. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a solitaire fish. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. Tropheus black magara victoria lake lake tanganyika african cichlids tropical aquarium underwater life fish tank under the sea koi habitats. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The brightest red colouration of the tropheus moliro is seen during fright colouration, they are often redbrown and vary in colour a great deal.
A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in fish. Red fish blue fish, one fish two fish, tropical fish aquarium, fish aquariums, lake tanganyika, african cichlids, pet fish, underwater life, freshwater aquarium. Annecten, black, brichardi, duboisi, ikola, moorii, mpimbwe and red. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Mar 04, 2014 make fish tank goldfish, koi with 2 styrofoam boxlam h. Discovered very early on by poll in his expedition to lake tanganyika in 19461947, specifically in the village of moliro in the extreme south of the congo. Find information about keeping the tropheus moliro red cichlid or tropheus sp. Tropheus sp red moliro super hot tropheus the males develop a really nice deep red.
The genus tropheus is currently composed of at least eight species. You can also select fedex priority overnight for your order. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs. Tropheus sp red moliro fry by mcfry40, august 8, 2018 in qldaf cichlid trader classifieds.
The tropheus fish can be the most rewarding of cichlid to keep though due to the rich colouration and constant activity of the fish. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups. 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 is a small genus of eight species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Tropheus moliro firecracker for sale at since 1987. Freshwater pet fish dont require a heater, however they do like room temperature water, rather than cold water. Shipping we ship via usps priority mail and fedex monday through thursday. Moorii malasa blue fin yellow rainbows 90g 24 wc t. Lake tanganyika cichlid, tropheus moorii moliro what others are saying. We have provided the generally accepted method of keeping the fish, but in reality what. The genus tropheus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. So the moliro group had an initial edge in size on the kiriza group.
Buy live tropheus chipimbi red stripe tropheus moorii chipimbi. The base of the fish often exhibits more red colouration and barring is normally no longer evident in fully grown adult fish. Tropheus moorii is an aggressive fish that is sensitive to life in captivity. Brichardi, duboisi, ikola, moorii, mpimbwe and red. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. Even though tropheus species are hearty, keeping them is not without challenges. Many of our fish look far different as juveniles than they do as adults. The males will show a silvery blue coloration while the females and juveniles show a distinctive striped grayish blue pattern. There are well over 40 different geographical variants of t. I believe there was a how to package tropheus for shipping thread on this site, can someone please send the link. Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and.
Venting this is by far the best and the only really reliable way to tell your tropheus apart. The following is a list of the eight species according to ad konings as he wrote in his book tanganyika cichlids in their natural habitat. Our planted african cichlid tank with firecracker tropheus moorii. Tropheus moliro red, like all tropheus, are highly aggressive towards conspecifics, which can make difficult to keep them in a home aquarium.
Tanganyikan tropheus red firecracker cichlid chipimbi. 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. A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in. First of all sorry if this is in the incorrect place.
German blue ram the german blue ram was bred in germany a generation ago to provide a more colorful and hardier ram for the aquarium trade. This fish is much less aggressive than its non albino counter part. Tropheus are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet. Bright light is recommended in the aquarium, since tropheus moorii needs large amounts of algae each day. Its a good idea to have a thermometer in your tank so you can keep an eye on the temperature to ensure its kept at a comfortable level. Tropheus moorii blue rainbow chaitika f1 group special. They have been growing quite rapidly and now all average. Melanochromis auratus albino is the albino form of the common auratus. 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.
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. Lake tanganyika african cichlids blue point fish pets animals black aqua animais. There has been much arguement and discussion about how best to maintain it in the aquarium, and some of these debates still rage on. Like all tropheus, a vegetarian best kept in groups. 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. Tropheus molino firecracker cichlids fighting never seen. 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. However, almost all tropheus species are referred to in the aquarium hobby as t. Tropical fish aquarium freshwater aquarium fish fish aquariums tang fish fish fish lake tanganyika african cichlids discus colorful fish. Dec 26, 2016 tropheus moliro aka firecracker cichlids fighting for a good few minutes these fish are so amazing to watch. The ilangi, as it is commonly referred to, is found in rocky environments in the oxygen rich waters of the lake. It has been imported for the purpose of the ornamental fish keeping trade since as early as 1976.
Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Red moliro in a home aquarium, including advice for feeding and breeding your tropheus moliro red cichlid. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns. The bemba orange tropheus is easily recognised by the thick orange band around the body of the cichlid. Fish are in a 125 gallon, healthy and eating spirulina flake and yfs veggie. Photos shown in the special deals are of adults specimens. Related posts tropheus moorii red rainbow tropheus sp. 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 moliro lake tanganyika african cichlids smiths. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Brand new group just added to the tank yesterday 16 wild caught blue rainbow tropheus and 9 wild caught. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus.
Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid. Ram is short for the species name ramireze, but also reminiscent of their tendency to butt heads like a terrestrial ram. To reduce the aggression, they should be kept in large groups of 12 or more and there should be many more females than males. Black bemba, like all tropheus, are highly aggressive towards conspecifics, which can make difficult to keep them in a home aquarium. Like others in the genus, tropheus moorii is something of an enigma in the aquarium hobby, and despite its popularity is not a good species for the beginner. Moliro the tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus.
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