Rift Lake White Spotted Cichlid species profile

Common Name(s)

White Spotted Cichlid

Scientific Name

Tropheus duboisi

Family

Cichlidae

Origin

Lake Tanganyika, Africa

Temperament

Aggressive

Maximum Size

4.8 inches

Minimum Tank Size

55 US Gallons

Tank Setup

Provide a sandy substrate and arrange rocks to form hiding places.

Tank Region

All.

Diet

Feed a vegetable based diet. Foods with large amounts of protein can cause bloat.

Breeding

They are maternal mouthbrooders. 6-10 female fish should be kept per male because two males will be extremely aggressive towards each other. The female will carry the brood of 5-15 eggs for up to 30 days before releasing free-swimming fry. The fry can then be fed baby brine shrimp.

Compatibility

They should be kept in groups of at least 15-20 fish, as they will fight in smaller groups.

Ease of Keeping

Moderate

Care

pH: 8.0-9.5, Temperature: 73-81 degrees Fahrenheit