Moor's Tropheus Care Guide
Tropheus moorii
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Bioload Score
4000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 5.9"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 8.0 – 9.0
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Lake Tanganyika
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Herbivorous; diet should be high in algae and vegetable matter, low in protein.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in species-specific or Tanganyikan community tanks with similar dietary needs.
Good to Know
Moor's Tropheus are popular for their diverse color variants and complex social behavior, requiring careful dietary management.
Gender Differences
Males may show brighter colors and are more territorial.
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