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Duboisi Cichlid

Tropheus duboisi

Duboisi Cichlid (Tropheus duboisi) aquarium profile: minimum 75 gallon tank, 5 inch adult size, 76-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Keep a group of at least 10.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyAdvanced care
Duboisi Cichlid aquarium fish
75 galMinimum tank
5 inAdult size
10Schooling minimum
76-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
7.8-9
GH
10-25 dGH
KH
8-18 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
4/5

Diet and Care

Diet
herbivore
Diet difficulty
5/5
Care difficulty
5/5

Planning Notes

African cichlid care depends on correct diet, hard water, stocking density, and aggression management.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietlarge adult sizeassertive or territorialcichlid dietaggression management
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