Tropheus sp. ‘Kirschfleck’ / ‘Black’

Tropheus sp. Kirschfleck / sp. Black

The fish are very active however and known reputation for aggressive behaviour but this is undeserved. It is quite similar like Tropheus bemba but they have 2 spots color in their bodies.

This species comes from:

Eastern Africa
United Republic of Tanzania
Kigoma Region
Uvinza Province
Drainage Basin: Lake Tanganyika
River catchment: Nkwasi Point
Lake Tanganyika

Submitted by: David Sucianto

Water Chemistry

Water information

Water type: Fresh water
Water color: Clear water
Water transparency: Medium
Concentration of sediments: Medium
Water temperature: 24-27 °C
Water flow/curent: Strong

Chemical parameters

pH: 8.5
Conductivity: 670
GH: 12 mg/l
KH: 10 mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen: 90 %

Biology

Standard length

15 cm

Water volume (min. aquarium)

280 l

Social behaviour

Group fish

Behaviour description

Aggresive

Aggression grade

Aggressive/territorial

Activity

Day active

Sexual dimorphism

Males tend to have a turned-up nose while females tend to have a greater slope and rounded nose. Males will also grow at a faster rate (generally) and display their adult colours sooner. Males’ coloration is also often more bold than females’ because they like to show it off when courting females. Adult males will also tend to have a deeper body, whereas females appear more slim and streamline.

Nutrition in Nature

Algae

Reproduction

Breeding tank set-up

Nutrition parents

Mating type

Polygamous

Spawning behaviour

Breeding habits

Mouth brooders

Hatching period

Number of eggs in average