Tropheus Sp. Black Bemba

[jumpman]

Couple of quick snaps of my Bemba group now that they have settled in and started to come out more. Tankmates at the moment are 10 Ps. Acei and 2 Lab Hongi Sweden.

Only have my camera phone at the moment so not great pics I'm afraid. Some of the oranges are starting to come out nicely though.

I originally went to pick up a group of 21 F1, unfortunately the breeder found he only had 18 left which he was very apologetic about. So in the end he offered me a choice of any WC male and a single adult female to make up numbers. I was pretty happy with that deal so said yes! 

This tank is going to be getting a rock background soon to add to the two rock piles to complete the setup.

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[Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7]

Nice! Those look pretty good. How many in there?

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Nice Jump...good looking fish...some nice red bands coming through...and the tank looks great mate...love the rock work!

[ben]

Very nice if I remember right you said your from the uk, which importer did you buy these from jump.

[jumpman]

Cheers guys, yes very happy with the colour coming out of them already. I've got 20 in there, 1 male and female are WC. Keeping an eye on the male to see how he treats the females and smaller males, seems ok so far.

I got these from a breeder in Ramsgate, Kent. He has a local source who imports for him. Can't remember their name though, could find out if needed.

[ben]

It wouldn't be Kent rift cichlids by any chance, I buy from Mike at Rift Valley cichlids near St. Helens. His list of WC tanganyikans is 2nd to none.

[jumpman]

Could well be, I'll find out....

[jumpman]

Updated video, Bemba colony seems to be doing well, had no losses since they moved in.



The trophs seem fascinated by the Acei at the moment, because a couple of the females are very plump and showing signs of spawning, the trophs keep all wandering over and gatecrashing the party of course!

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Lookin stellar Jump...beautiful group of Bembas and the acei are a lovely mauve contrast...we have similar taste in rock scapes too...love it mate...thx for sharing

[ben]

Looking great jump, what type of tank is that ?