This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized the tropheus cichlids became a big hit when first introduced in germany in the mid 1970s and then into the united states, and are still. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism. They have been growing quite rapidly and now all average. Tanganyikan tropheus red firecracker cichlid chipimbi african. The blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, can be tricky to care for, but is kept by many devoted aquarists due to its striking beauty and interesting behaviors. However, almost all tropheus species are referred to in the aquarium hobby as t. Articles for sale beautifully formatted and wonderfully illustrated pdf articles about all matters relative to cichlids books for sale cichlid books and dvds for sale at the cichlid room companion ebooks for sale pdf copies of popular cichlid books offered for sale at the best price trade section the master list of cichlid offers ordered by area and species name. So the moliro group had an initial edge in size on the kiriza group. Mar 04, 2014 planted tank legends iaplc grand prize winner dave chow 360 view workshop duration. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. Black, and from that time on the cichlid hobby has never been the same.
Orange firecracker tropheus moori cichlid regular rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker lake tanganyika cichlid. Moliro tropheus moliro firecracker tropical fish profile for loads more information check out tropheus molir. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit. Tropheus moliro aka firecracker cichlids fighting for a good few minutes these fish are so amazing to watch. The genus tropheus is currently composed of at least eight species. Fish are in a 125 gallon, healthy and eating spirulina flake and yfs veggie. Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter ref. It has been imported for the purpose of the ornamental fish keeping trade since as early as 1976. Nov 11, 2016 nov 11, 2016 tropheus moorii moliro firecracker red regular stay safe and healthy. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona.
Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and auloncara. Buy live tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro. Tropheus moliro firecracker for sale at since 1987. This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized. Tropheus moorii feeds by scarping algae from rocks and cliffs, and encouraging algae growth in the aquarium is the easiest way of keeping a tropheus moorii happy and healthy. Tropheus moorii is an aggressive fish that is sensitive to life in captivity. He has a beautiful breeding group of bright red moliro. I am just looking for a type to breed and i love the tropheus so was looking into those, but if you think 55 gal isnt going to. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a. Aug 10, 2014 this pin was discovered by andres gonzalez. Apr 05, 2020 the tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. It is very important when setting up your colony of t. A highbacked, laterally compressed cichlid with a fanshaped caudal fin. He lives in detroit and i believe he has a friend who could help him ship but.
The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs. I am moving and dont have time to set up multiple tanks at my new residence. Half a century later in 1956, max poll published the first. African cichlids are excellent fish for those starting out and for the serious fish enthusiast alike. Discovered very early on by poll in his expedition to lake tanganyika in 19461947, specifically in the village of moliro in the extreme south of the congo. Moliro the tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. He lives in detroit and i believe he has a friend who could help him ship but youd prob have to get 15 to make shipping worth his while. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Enanthiopus sp kilesa yellow throat eretmodus sp yellow bar msalaba haplotaxodon microlepis mastacembelus moorii eel neolamprologus lemairii pertotilapia sp longola red fin tropheus moorii kasanga red rainbow tropheus moorii murago green lusingu shipment from. Moorii, bluntheaded cichlid tropheus moorii synonyms.
Tropheus moorii kasanga red rainbow uremesi, beslenmesi, su degerleri ve davran. Tropheus moorii comes in many different colours and colour patterns and there are currently over 40 known geographical. Tiger shovelnose catfish 6 pseudoplatystoma fasciatum 10. Bright light is recommended in the aquarium, since tropheus moorii needs large amounts of algae each day. I am just looking for a type to breed and i love the tropheus so was looking into those, but if you think 55 gal isnt going to work then maybe i should consider. Tropheus moliro red, like all tropheus, are highly aggressive towards conspecifics, which can make difficult to keep them in a home aquarium. Shipping we ship via usps priority mail and fedex monday through thursday. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid animalworld. Ive found that they work best when you have only two males and a dozen or so females. Sunshine pleco l14 1012 scobinancistrus aureatus 14. Find information about keeping the tropheus moliro red cichlid or tropheus sp. Malawi cichlids african cichlids tropical fish aquarium freshwater aquarium fish tang fish cool fish tanks cichlid fish lake tanganyika fishing pictures. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns.
Wild tropheus moorii chipimbi firecracker red 4 1m. The tropheus bemba collection point real name is actually pemba so the bemba may occasionally be referred to as pemba however this is less common these days. For some of the species, only the males develop color. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona aquatic. Buy beautiful tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro from live fish direct. Tropical aquarium tropical fish victoria lake lake tanganyika african cichlids freshwater aquarium fish angel fish aquariums fresh water.
Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and. Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and auloncara sp turkis. The brightest red colouration of the tropheus moliro is seen during fright. Aulonocara sp neolamprologus leleupi, altolamprologus compressiceps gold head tropheus sp red moliro they are highly coloured, come in various shapes and are some of the hardiest fish around. Tropheus moorii moliro, find complete details about tropheus moorii moliro,cichlid from other pet products supplier or manufacturerfish mart thailand. To reduce the aggression, they should be kept in large groups of 12 or more and there should be many more females than males. Tropheus red firecracker, tropheus moorii chipimbi max size.
Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet. Nov 11, 2016 tropheus moorii moliro firecracker red regular stay safe and healthy. Continue reading previous tropheus moorii red rainbow tropheus sp. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. First of all sorry if this is in the incorrect place. Tropheus moliro red firecracker or tropheus moorii moliro are. Tropheus moliro firecracker with images cichlids, fish, tropical. The genus is fished lightly by the local population, but has never become a staple food fish due to its relatively small size and its habitat, which enables it to dart between rocks when threatened. Tropheus distribution map by teale miller cichlid room.
Red banded tropheus moorii cichlid aquarium fish, cichlid. Moliro tropheus moliro firecracker tropical fish profile for loads more information check out. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Very few cichlids had the ability to turn our hobby upside down like the tropheus. These fishes are also quite easy to obtain from fish stores since they are not hard to catch in lake tangayika. See more ideas about cichlids, lake tanganyika and african cichlids. The fish in photos above are primarily of the breeders the fish for sale are from or from the same strain as fish for sale. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. Tropheus comes from the greek trophos, which means to nurse or, according to boulenger, one who rears, brings up, educates. Details about 3 moliro tropheus firecrackerl ive fish tanganyika 1. This species is listed on the iucn red list of threatened species as least concern.
Out of africa about the fish for sale the fish in photos. The steep forehead gives way to a protruding upper lip and an undershot mouth. The color depends entirely on the geographic population from where the fish is found. Fish guide for blunthead cichlids, tropheus moorii varieties with fish pictures. Half a century of experience with tropheus species. The first fishes from the genus tropheus were sent to europe at the end of the 19 th century. One of the red tropheus collected in congo near the zambian border. Like all tropheus, a vegetarian best kept in groups. Boulenger to publish the scientific description of tropheus moorii in 1898. Moore in 1896, and described two years later by george boulenger, tropheus did not get into our aquariums until 1956. You can also select fedex priority overnight for your order. Tropheus moliro red firecracker or tropheus moorii moliro are a must have for african cichlid owners. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Apr 05, 2020 the tropheus bemba collection point real name is actually pemba so the bemba may occasionally be referred to as pemba however this is less common these days. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker red regular cichlids. Offering young tropheus moorii moliro firecracker lake tanganyika approx 3 5 cm. The tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. Tropheus moorii kaufen tropheus moorii verkaufen dhd24.
Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona aquatic gardens. Tropheus moorii is a very hierarchical species and should only be kept in colony proportions. Our planted african cichlid tank with firecracker tropheus moorii. Gold rainbow, yellow sambian, tropheus moorii moliro. Tropheus molino firecracker cichlids fighting never seen. They are found in all parts of lake tanganyika where rocks are found, and because they are one of the easier fishes to catch, they are also wellrepresented in the hobby. Many do not show the color in the photos until they reach a medium to adult size.
Tropheus moliro lake tanganyika african cichlids smiths. Black bembapemba is perhaps the smallest reaching about 4 to 4 34 10 12 cm in length while the tropheus sp. They are looking freakin fantastic envy running amuck. Moore had caught for the british museum in 1895 and 1896, which were then later used by ichthyologist g. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid.
109 1274 651 466 1134 1210 292 314 1302 340 964 371 366 923 1501 1146 1410 422 464 1287 1057 1436 1165 510 1388 1252 242 42 1148 171 6