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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Post by ... on Aug 25, 2016 15:54:56 GMT -5

I bit the bullet and finally traded 10 of my 20 beautiful Moops for some new tank mates to move more deliberately towards a community tank. Here's some pics (not so good quality as always

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I have 10 Moops still, looks like 5M & 5F with1F currently holding a decent mouthful for her size.
Black calvus proven pair

Alto "red fin" x 2

Neolamp Lelupi

holding moop momma

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Danny

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	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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Thanks fellas. I am surprised how well they have settled into my very busy tank. They have found their place and are looking really nice. A really nice addition to the overall display quality. I miss the extra Moops but I am happy. I will have some fry to add back in the next few months 🤓

cichlidchip Full Member Fish all doing well despite a five hour power cut. Thank God I run a battery back-up Posts: 29	new friends to share the space with... Aug 29, 2016 18:39:44 GMT -5 via mobile ... likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cichlidchip on Aug 29, 2016 18:39:44 GMT -5 Stunning fish Danny
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