Cichlid
Care basics
Young duboisi are among the best known cichlids in the hobby, with white or light blue spots on a jet black body. As they mature the spots fade and adults turn blue black with a yellow or white band.
Like all Tropheus they are prone to bloat, so feed a vegetable based diet and keep the water very stable. They do best in a large group in a big tank, and new fish are rarely accepted into an established group. Not a fish for beginners.
Quick facts
| Scientific name | Tropheus duboisi |
|---|---|
| Group | Lake Tanganyika |
| Native to | Lake Tanganyika, rocky areas in deeper water |
| Adult size | Up to about 4.5 inches, not counting the tail |
| Tank size | A tank at least 5 feet long and 18 inches front to back for a group |
| Temperature | 73 to 81 F |
| pH | 8.0 to 9.5, hard water |
| Temperament | Relatively peaceful toward other species but fights with its own kind. Very active. |
Figures follow published species profiles such as Seriously Fish, and tank sizes are general guidance. Individual fish and local water vary, so test your water and ask your fish store about the specific fish you buy.
