Tropheus duboisi
A true icon of Lake Tanganyika—bold personality, striking juvenile spots, and a must-have for experienced cichlid keepers
Tropheus duboisi is one of the most eye-catching and charismatic Tanganyikan cichlids. Juveniles are jet black with vibrant white or blue polka dots, transforming into adults with a dark body and a bright white or yellow band across the middle. Known for their social and often boisterous behavior, they thrive in large groups and require plenty of swimming space and rocky hiding spots. Best kept by aquarists familiar with cichlid dynamics, they reward proper care with captivating activity and beauty.
Need to Know:
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Recommended For: African cichlid and Lake Tanganyika setups
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Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres (larger for groups)
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Temperature Range: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.8–9.0
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Recommended Group Size: 6 or more (to reduce aggression)
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Compatibility: Aggressive toward own species; best with other robust Tanganyikans
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Max Size: 10–12 cm
Shipping Disclaimer:
All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.
Special Requests:
If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.
Rural Shipping:
Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.
