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Tropheus moorii 'Ilangi' Cichlid
Tropheus moorii
Origin: Lake Tanganyika (Ilangi)
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH7.8–8.8
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GH (Hardness)12–20 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)8–15 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 14 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 10+
- Swimming Level
- middle
- Schooling
- Yes (20–30+)
- Diet
- herbivore
- Temperament
- very aggressive; requires group of 20+ to survive
About
Tropheus moorii 'Ilangi' is a colour variant with a brilliant yellow blaze on dark blue-black body. Tropheus are challenging to keep — they require very large groups (20+) and specialized vegetable-based diet. Prone to bloat if fed incorrectly.
Care Guide
Tanganyika tank. Groups of 20+. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 7.8–8.8. Rocky biotope. Feed ONLY spirulina-based, low-protein foods — never beef heart or high protein. Prone to bloat. Mouthbrooder.
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