This tropheus was probably discovered in 1999 by Ad Konings and Laif DeMason during their exploration of the southern Tanzanian coast.

In unstressed individuals the base color consists of an orange-brown, which may be rather darker and greenish in the dorsal, and because vivid orange-yellow on the underside. The area below the eye is likewise bright orange-yellow. The iris is white-blue. There are bright pink-colored ares around the eye, in the gill region, and at the base of the pectorals. Sometimes light vertical bars are faintly visible. Both sexes are the same color, at least in neutral mood. Young fishes exhibit a very striking juvenile which diminishes with the onset of sexual maturity and eventually disappears completely: they have a dark brown or, depending on viewpoint, bright red background, with vertical bars of the other color. In 2001 a mutant form of this population was discovered, unfortunately I have only seen this fish in a photo on the internet. This individual was yellow-orange on the body while a small area on the back and part of the dorsal above it were dark in color, likewise the caudal and a narrow marginal band in the dorsal.

Village of Namansi in Tanasnia, Africa

10 Years or more

Herbivore

Tropheus have a longer digestive tract, so it's very important to feed them a quality diet. A veggie diet is necessary. Slimy or bulky foods, such as brine shrimp and bloodworms, are extremely bad for Tropheus and can cause Bloat.

Monomorphic

Maternal Mouthbrooder

Keeping a ratio of 1m:3f will aid in spawning, and reduce aggression.

• Aggressive
• Active
• Schooling fish/Usually found in groups
• Territorial
• Aggressive when spawning

Bloat

Occasionally Available