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African Cichlids, Lake Tanganyika
Common Name:
Forked-Tailed Tropheus
Scientific Name:
Tropheus Polli "Bulu Point"
Description:
The currently known distribution in Tanzania extends from the northern side of the Mahale Mountains, where the Bulu Islands are situated, past Luagala Point and into the northern part of the range of Tropheus sp. Ikola
Origin:
Bulu Point ,Tanzania, Africa
Max Size:
6 inches
Minimum Tank Size:
75 gallons
Swim Area:
All Areas
Life Span:
10 Years or more
Temperature Range (F):
78 F - 80 F
pH:
8.0 - 9.0
Hardness (dH):
8 - 20 dH
Diet:
Herbivore
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In the wild Tropheus are seen grazing on aufwuchs. Aufwuchs is loosely defined as the biocover that grows on rocks. Its foundation is tough string strands of algae that are attached to the rocks. These strands form the building blocks of the biocover. Attached to the strands of algae are the items called loose aufwuchs. The loose aufwuchs contains diatomous unicellular algae, but also microorganisms, insect nymphs and larvae, crustaceans, mites, snails and zooplankton.- by Brett Harrington
Gender Difference:
Monomorphic
Venting is the only true way to sex.
Breeding:
Maternal Mouthbrooder
The male polli will engage the female and bring her to his rock pile. They start to dance and form a T shape. This can last from minutes to days.
Temperament/Social Behavior:
- Aggressive, Active, Schooling fish/Usually found in groups, Territorial, Aggressive when spawning
Common Diseases:
Bloat
Availability:
Occasionally Available
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