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Common Name: Tropheus Duboisi
Scientific Name: Tropheus Duboisi
| Temperature |
pH Range |
Hardness (dH) |
Max. Size |
Min. Tank Size |
Swim Area |
| 77F - 82F | 8.0 - 8.6 | 10-12 dH | 5 inches | 125 gallons | All Areas |
Description:
Tropheus Duboisi is divided into 3 subspecies - Tropheus duboisi ‘Karilani Island’, Tropheus duboisi ‘Kigoma’, and Tropheus duboisi ‘Maswa’. You will more commonly hear of them referred to as either 'white band' or 'yellow band' due to the coloration of the vertical band located on behind the head. Juveniles are black with small white spots, but as they mature, they lose the spots and develop either a white or yellow vertical band, and a vibrant blue head.
Creating rock piles will allow the dominant male to create a territory. Holey rock will provide areas for fry to hide after released from mother's mouth.
Origin:Creating rock piles will allow the dominant male to create a territory. Holey rock will provide areas for fry to hide after released from mother's mouth.
Lake Tanganyika , Africa
Life Span:5 years
Diet:Herbivore
Additional Diet Information:Must be fed a vegetable diet. In the wild they graze algae. Feeding foods high in fat or protein (and too low in fiber) can cause bloat. Avoid feeding bloodworms and brine shrimp. Mysis can be fed in very small quantity.
Gender Difference:Monomorphic
Differences between male and female:Venting is the only sure way to tell the sex.
Breeding:Maternal Mouthbrooder
Keeping a ratio of 1m:3f will aid in spawning, and reduce aggression.
Temperament/Social Behavior:Territorial, Gregarious, Aggressive
Common Diseases:Bloat
Availability:Easily Obtained