Tropheus Moorii Bulu Point (Cherry Spot)

Tropheus moorii “Bulu Point” (Cherry Spot)
One of the most stunning Tropheus variants—deep dark bodies speckled with bright cherry-red spots and a whole lot of attitude

The Tropheus moorii "Bulu Point", often called the "Cherry Spot", is a unique and visually striking variant from Lake Tanganyika. It features a dark slate to black body dotted with brilliant red or orange spots, giving it the nickname. Like all Tropheus, it thrives in rocky setups with plenty of space to establish territories. Its bold personality and vibrant coloration make it a standout choice for experienced cichlid keepers.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Tanganyikan or species-only tanks with experienced keepers

• Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres+

• Temperature Range: 24–28°C

• pH Range: 7.8–9.0

• Recommended Group Size: 10+ to manage aggression

• Compatibility: Semi-aggressive; best with other Tanganyikan species or in species-only tanks

• Max Size: 12–13 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate 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. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot/point here: https://nzcextras.co.nz/nearestlocation/