Tropheus sp. “Lupota Blood Throat”

Tropheus are a unique-looking Tanganyikan, with a rounded head and stout little bodies. T. moori come in over 40 different color variations. They darken and lighten according to their mood. Tropheus sp. “Lupota Blood Throat” has a black body with red highlights on the flanks and a red patch at the throat. Tropheus are aggressive with each other. To keep them successfully, it is recommended you keep at least 10+ in one tank to disperse aggression. They require a lot of territorial space with rocks and other definite boundaries. These fish are almost completely herbivorous and nibble algae off of rocks in the wild. Feed them a veggie cichlid flake as well as spirulina. They also benefit from daily feedings of romaine lettuce or spinach. Stay away from soft foods such as brine shrimp or worms. Mysis or cyclopeeze are the only meaty foods recommended, and very sparingly. These fish are mouth brooders and females protect the fry and eggs in her mouth. If kept correctly, Tropheus are wonderful fish with fun personalities.