Out of stockCurrent stock
Golden Firecracker Tropheus
R 88.00
Aggressive / territorial | 24–27 °C | 12–15 cm.
Recorded stock: 0Stock quantities aren’t live and may change.
- FulfilmentPhysical stock
- Product ID729
A Tanganyikan Tropheus variant requiring hard alkaline water, rockwork and strict diet control.
Fish Care Profile
| Scientific Name | Tropheus sp. ‘Moliro’ / Tropheus moorii complex |
|---|---|
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | Lake Tanganyika, Africa |
| Breeding | Maternal mouthbrooder |
| Temperament | Aggressive / territorial |
| Tank Level | Rockwork / mid to lower |
| Lifespan | 8–10 years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 300 L+ |
| Adult Size | 12–15 cm |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| pH | 7.8–9.0 |
| Temperature | 24–27 °C |
| Diet | Herbivore / high-fibre vegetable diet |
| Group Size | Best kept in a large colony |
Care Notes
Avoid high-protein meaty diets. Provide strong filtration, rock territories and a properly sized colony.