Tropheus Duboisi
Tropheus duboisi
What you need to keep a Tropheus Duboisi
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pH
8–9.2
Temperature
24–28 °C
Where to buy
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What Tropheus Duboisi costs in South Africa
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R135
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SA median R184 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
Care guide
Keeping Tropheus Duboisi healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Tropheus Duboisi's adult size and activity level. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8–9.2 and 24–28°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Herbivore. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Aggressive. Keep it in a group for natural behaviour.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Tropheus Duboisi last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Tropheus Duboisi depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
Keeping African cichlids?
Rift Lake cichlids want hard, alkaline water — most SA tap water is softer than that.
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Price history — last 90 days
SA price range this month: R194–194 · Average: R194
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