Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Tropheus Duboisi's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Where to buy
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What Tropheus Duboisi costs in South Africa
3 price points from 2 shops over 90 days
R35
cheapest of 2 shops today
↤ R75med R175R190
Great price−80%Up 268.6% versus the previous two months
SA median R175 across 2 shops over the last 90 days.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
From Lake Tanganyika, the Tropheus Duboisi undergoes a remarkable color change: juveniles are black with white spots, while adults are dark blue/black with a vertical yellow or white band. They are highly aggressive towards their own kind and must be kept in large groups in very large tanks to manage their social dynamics.
Key traits
aggressive
shoaling
territorial
medium
difficult
herbivore
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Tropheus Duboisi healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8–9.2 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Tropheus Duboisi is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Tropheus Duboisi is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Tropheus Duboisi vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Settling this fish in?
Condition the tap water, seed the filter, test through the first weeks — most early losses trace back to one of those.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R175–194 · Average: R185
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