TROPHEUS:

Tropheus is a small genus of eight species of cichlids endemic to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Annecten, Black, Brichardi, Duboisi, Ikola, Moorii, Mpimbwe and Red. The genus Tropheus is widespread across all regions of lake Tanganyika, from Burundi in the North to Zambia in the South. Males and females are relatively similar as they are monomorphic. All species maternally mouthbrood their eggs and fry and it is this characteristic that provides their latin name. The name Tropheus is derived from the Greek "trophos" which means "to nurture". Most species occur along the coastal fringes of the lake at depths of less than 3 metres. These rocky shores, with numerous rocky outcroppings and boulder formations form a habitat that provides shelter and, due to the shallow depth and the long hours of strong sunlight, heavy algal growth on which the Tropheus feed. The only tropheus species to dwell further out and deeper in the lake is Tropheus Duboisi which in general inhabits deeper regions of the lake down to around 15-20 metres. All species are algal grazers and have underslung mouths adapted to rasping algae and microinvertebrates from submerged rocks

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jumpman Junior Member Posts: 217	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Feb 27, 2016 16:30:15 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jumpman on Feb 27, 2016 16:30:15 GMT -5
	Currently keeping: F1 Tropheus Red Rainbow 'Kasanga' F1 Cyprichromis Leptosoma mpulungu Ancistrus sp. F1 Neolamprologus Multifasciatus

... Moderator Posts: 1,520	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Feb 27, 2016 17:00:03 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ... on Feb 27, 2016 17:00:03 GMT -5 Nice looking group Jump...sweet tank as well mate...thanks for sharing!

Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 Administrator Posts: 2,343	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Feb 27, 2016 20:46:25 GMT -5 ... likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Feb 27, 2016 20:46:25 GMT -5 Nice! I'll have to post mine soon and see what you guys think.
	Andrew C. My YouTube Channel (KJV) Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-17 Currently Keeping: -WC T. Bulu Point, Ikola, Kantalamba, Maswa, Ulwile, B. Malagarasi (Green Wimple/ Maswa Brichardi) Mpulungu -WC Eretmodus -WC N. Tretacephalus -WC J. Regani

ms1tx Full Member Posts: 50	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Feb 28, 2016 20:14:22 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ms1tx on Feb 28, 2016 20:14:22 GMT -5 Nice group Jumpman! Also love the tank. What size if you don't mind me asking?

jumpman Junior Member Posts: 217	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Feb 29, 2016 5:44:54 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jumpman on Feb 29, 2016 5:44:54 GMT -5 Thanks, it's a 4ft x 2ft high x 1.5ft deep, 90 gallon (75 gallon imperial)
	Currently keeping: F1 Tropheus Red Rainbow 'Kasanga' F1 Cyprichromis Leptosoma mpulungu Ancistrus sp. F1 Neolamprologus Multifasciatus

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Post by jumpman on Apr 12, 2016 16:39:59 GMT -5

Just another update from me, added in 40lbs of Caribsea aragonite substrate to the tank and changed the rockwork for some of the lightest pieces I have.

Both seemed to have helped the Bembas stand out a bit more. it really did cloud the water even with several rinses, luckily with an fx5 and fx6 on the tank it was clear in a few hours.

Substrate added after all rocks taken out:

Rocks added

Filters have done their work:

Last Edit: Apr 12, 2016 16:46:09 GMT -5 by jumpman

Currently keeping:
F1 Tropheus Red Rainbow 'Kasanga'
F1 Cyprichromis Leptosoma mpulungu
Ancistrus sp.

F1 Neolamprologus Multifasciatus

... Moderator Posts: 1,520	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Apr 12, 2016 17:59:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ... on Apr 12, 2016 17:59:28 GMT -5 Nice one Jump! Looking good

riftwater Moderator Posts: 367	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Apr 12, 2016 21:37:27 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by riftwater on Apr 12, 2016 21:37:27 GMT -5 Did you pillowcase the argonite? Seemed to work really well.

jumpman Junior Member Posts: 217	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Apr 13, 2016 4:21:45 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by jumpman on Apr 13, 2016 4:21:45 GMT -5 Thanks! :-) Pillowcase?! I just used a large plate to pour it onto so it didn't disturb the sand already in there....
	Currently keeping: F1 Tropheus Red Rainbow 'Kasanga' F1 Cyprichromis Leptosoma mpulungu Ancistrus sp. F1 Neolamprologus Multifasciatus

Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 Administrator Posts: 2,343	F1 Bemba group of 25 with 1 WC male alpha Apr 13, 2016 12:26:33 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7 on Apr 13, 2016 12:26:33 GMT -5 I think that he might be asking if you used a pillowcase to rise it?
	Andrew C. My YouTube Channel (KJV) Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 10:9-13, John 3:16-17 Currently Keeping: -WC T. Bulu Point, Ikola, Kantalamba, Maswa, Ulwile, B. Malagarasi (Green Wimple/ Maswa Brichardi) Mpulungu -WC Eretmodus -WC N. Tretacephalus -WC J. Regani

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