Tropheus Livua - ***Sold

[eklikewhoa]

Re: Tropheus Livua

If it's the Dianchi veggie or color I think it should be fine....right now Raul is feeding them NewLifeSpectrum so I would probably try and feed that just to keep things a bit stable.

They do tend to be a bit more finicky then most cichlids in that they prefer clean water high in o2

[rrocket2002]

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Tropheus do better in groups of 12 or more but do not need to be in a dedicated tanks.  I would grow these guys out a little more and then move in a mixed tank unless you have other cichlids around the same size.

Water changes at least once a week, up to 50%.  As the become adults you have to watch what you feed them.  I use NLS Cichlid Formula 1mm pellets and Spirulina.  They should not have a high meat protein diet.

These guys are hardy, but they still need that little extra attention.

[Juan]

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I feed New Life Spectrum mixed with Dianchi color at the moment to all my cichlids. I also feed frozen once a week to keep variety in the diet. I have plenty of fry about the size of those tropheus but the only problem is that I am running out of room at the moment. I have 7 tanks in my garage full of fry at the moment but hopefully start clearing some out to a lfs this weekend. I woud really like to take them off you hands let me discuss it with my wife and I will get back to you.We need to see what are situation is on the fry we have at home.

[rrocket2002]

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I would not suggest feeding frozen food.

OK.  You got my number and you know where I live...LOL

[Tiapan]

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unless maybe if it is like frozen seaweed, or spirilina for alge eating fish, they do have that too dont they?

[Juan]

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would not recomend feeding frozen to malawi cichlids or Tropheus?

[rrocket2002]

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Sorry, I meant for the Tropheus.

[Juan]

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OK man I was about to freak out. I thoght you knew something I didn't.

[rrocket2002]

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LOL...Sorry abou that.  

Dude, I see your wife every morning.

[Juan]

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Hey watch it now.  Yeah  I figured it was you when she kept saying it was someone that looked like you. Perfect we could make the exchange at the school!!!    LMAO

[rrocket2002]

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LOL...

Yeah, I thought you would get a kick out of that comment.

[geoff_tropheus]

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Raul is feeding them New Life Spectrum Cichlid formula 1mm pellet, this is the food you should feed them.

If you want to blend in Dainichi you can, but until they are settled in good, I would mainly feed NLS.

I never really like Dainichi that much because it discolors the water more than othe pellets.  That has been my experience with it.  Also, the pellet when it gets wet, it crumbles to pieces, unlike others that stay together, but all that is a different topic.

[geoff_tropheus]

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Tropheus with plenty of tankspace, and proper diet will grow about 1cm per month.  

The fish should take 5-6 Months to reach the 2-3" (5-7.6 cm) size.

[rrocket2002]

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Juan, Let me know if your interested.  You have seen my adult colony, but if you don't remember come on by and take another look.  I'm available after 7pm and up to 10am tomorrow and Friday.  Weekend I'm open.  That goes for anyone else who wants to see these guys.

I will post pics of adults when I can.

[Juan]

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I'll let you know. I remember the adults they were beautiful. That is a very good price I am just debating at the moment I have something else in the works. I am just seeing if it comes through.