Golden firecracker tropheus moorii moliro

Tropheus moorii is an aggressive fish that is sensitive to life in captivity. Foto video galeria tanganika tropheus moorii mpulungu kasakalawe africke cichlidy. Spirulina or chlorella based flake food supplemented with fresh green vegetables such as romaine lettuce and spinach as well as meaty treats on occasion. Tropheus red firecracker, tropheus moorii chipimbi max size. Shipping we ship via usps priority and fedex monday through thursday. Tropheus moorii moliro firecracker lake tanganyika cichlid. Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter ref. Ive found that they work best when you have only two males and a dozen or so females.

I have a 30gal with brichardi and duboi with 1 bosemans rainbowfish. It has also gone by the name of tropheus golden firecracker however the firecracker is a moliro so we know this isnt the correct naming of the fish. Beautiful fish, but i am moving and have no choice but to sell. Golden firecracker moliro tropheus 4 inch ruinemans usa. This species has a dark golden to brown body color with thin yellow stripes and there can be a yellow or reddish color to the cheeks or chin area of the head. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to. Tropheus moorii comes in many different colours and colour patterns and there are currently over 40 known. Planted african aquarium with firecracker tropheus and auloncara. Jun 20, 2012 lake tanganyika african cichlids, tropheus and goby. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed throughout the lake, ranging from dark green to flame red and yellow.

See more ideas about african cichlids, cichlids and aquarium fish. This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized the tropheus cichlids became a big hit when first introduced in germany in the mid 1970s and then into the united states, and. Like all tropheus, a vegetarian best kept in groups. Moorii is a type of species under the tropheus genus. The name kiriza refers to a small village in the congo. Tanganyikan tropheus moliro firecracker cichlid arizona.

To reduce the aggression, they should be kept in large groups of 12 or more and there should be many more females than males. Tropheus moorii blunthead cichlid is a species of cichlid endemic to lake tanganyika in africa. Tropical fish aquarium freshwater aquarium fish fish aquariums tang fish fish fish lake tanganyika african cichlids discus colorful fish. It is very important when setting up your colony of t. Moliro firecracker tropheus moorii imperial tropicals. Tropheus moorii is a very hierarchical species and should only be kept in colony proportions. This african cichlid from lake tanganyika was described over a hundred years ago, in 1898, and it was the first of the tropheus genus be recognized. With excellent water quality and the very best food you can keep. Five days after being set up i received a call from carlos on a great deal on a group of kiriza and moliro tropheus. A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in. Sites grazed by these species contain less sediment and are favoured by tropheus. My personal preference but would never buy any tropheus coming from there.

Cyprichromis leptosoma gold lake tanganyika cichlid. There are well over 40 different geographical variants of t. Buy live tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro. Tropheus cichlids are a highly sought after fish for all cichlid keepers. All tropheus will do best when kept in groups or colonies as they are not a. As well as the true ob specimens, a larger population of forms with yellow edges to the dorsal and caudal fins is found in the same area. Tropheus is a small genus of six species of cichlids endemic to lake tanganyika in east africa. Once this obstacle, and initial acclimation is overcome, tropheus are tough fish. Looking for a new golden moliro to add to your tank. Still learning all of the sub divisions of things here. The nature and origin of this fish are somewhat of a mystery in the hobby as it stands. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid.

Tropheus fish are suitable for more experienced aquarium keepers since they very demanding when it comes to keeping. The tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Wtb golden firecracker tropheus moorii qldaf cichlid. Oh and i have maintained a 25% water change every sunday on all my tanks for years. After all, i had weeks ahead of me before the tank had cycled and was ready for the addition of 4050 tropheus. Pemba, congo, lake tanganyika, east africa feeding. These fishes are also quite easy to obtain from fish stores since they are not hard to catch in lake tangayika.

Tanganika tropheus sp black pemba bemba f1, tropheus moorii mpulungu kasakalawe f1,lamprologus brevis sambia wf a eretmodus cyanostictus kigoma f1 duration. They are found in all parts of lake tanganyika where rocks are found, and because they are one of the easier fishes to catch, they are also wellrepresented in the hobby. Moorii, are mostly found in the southern part of lake tanganyika, and in my opinion, the moorii seem to display more bold, and bright colors. The diet, water chemistry, tank setup, and behavior all play important roles in keeping tropheus. Tropheus moorii has a feeding relationship with several species of the genus petrochromis. Kazumba sports a bright red dorsal and golden yellow flanks, and is a close second in looks to the famous ilangi. Photo you have shown is not golden firecracker unfortunately. Mar 04, 2014 make fish tank goldfish, koi with 2 styrofoam boxlam h. Discovered very early on by poll in his expedition to lake tanganyika in 19461947, specifically in the village of moliro in the extreme south of the congo. Fish guide for tropheus cichlids, tropheus species profile with fish pictures, description and information, tropheus cichlid care, diet, habitat and fish diseases, tank mates and keeping the tropheus aquarium, tropheus sp. The blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, can be tricky to care for, but is kept by many devoted aquarists due to its striking beauty and interesting behaviors. This is one rewarding tanganyikan cichlid to keep due to its rich coloration and activeness. It is beleived to be a hybrid which has come from breeding in the ponds at the side of lake tanganyika. Bright light is recommended in the aquarium, since tropheus moorii needs large amounts of algae each day.

See more ideas about african cichlids, cichlids and lake tanganyika. Tropheus moliro red, like all tropheus, are highly aggressive towards conspecifics, which can make difficult to keep them in a home aquarium. The pemba is known for the gorgeous orange band on the back flank of both sexes. Males and females are relatively similar, but do display obvious sexual dimorphism. Buy beautiful tropheus moliro firecracker tropheus moorii moliro from live fish direct. Apr 05, 2020 the tropheus moliro firecracker is one of the easiest of the tropheus type to breed. Perhaps the most difficult in the care of tropheus is feeding the proper diet. But i would not house to types of moorii in the same tank, because they will most likely interbreed. Red moliro in a home aquarium, including advice for feeding and breeding. Aquascapeonline, we sell online a wide selection of piranhas, stingrays, cichlids, plecos, catfish and rare oddball tropical fish.

The genus is widespread across all regions of lake tanganyika, from burundi in the north to zambia in the south. Tanganyikan tropheus blonde firecracker moorii cichlid for. The latter are algae grazers which mainly comb loose material, including some sediment, from the biocover. One of the red tropheus collected in congo near the zambian border. You can also select fedex priority overnight for your order. Over 40 different color morphs of this species are dispersed. Tropheus moorii feeds by scarping algae from rocks and cliffs, and encouraging algae growth in the aquarium is the easiest way of keeping a tropheus moorii happy and healthy. Black kiriza has also been known in the hobby as tropheus sp. Find information about keeping the tropheus moliro red cichlid or tropheus sp. The blunthead cichlid tropheus moorii is the champion of variety, with around 50 different color morphs.

The genus is fished lightly by the local population, but has never become a staple food fish due to its relatively small size and its habitat, which enables it to dart between rocks when threatened. Our planted african cichlid tank with firecracker tropheus moorii. Tropheus golden firecracker at aquarist classifieds. One of the ilangi like tropheus collected along the zambian coast. It has been imported for the purpose of the ornamental fish keeping trade since as early as 1976. Tropheus moorii comes in a dazzling array of colors and color patterns. Hard to get an exact count, but it is at least that many. Jun 20, 2012 tanganika tropheus sp black pemba bemba f1, tropheus moorii mpulungu kasakalawe f1,lamprologus brevis sambia wf a eretmodus cyanostictus kigoma f1 duration. Tropheus golden firecracker at aquarist classifieds fish pet. Ive only ever seen golden firecracker imports from asia. Details about 1 moliro tropheus firecracker l ive fish tanganyika 1. Blunthead cichlid, tropheus moorii, brabant cichlid.

Aquascapeonline we sell a wide selection of piranhas. Black kiriza, which were between 1 and 2 inches in length. Cool looking import, this listing is for one unsexed juvenile. First of all sorry if this is in the incorrect place. A guide on caring for tropheus fish when raising them in fish. Tropheus home is where the rocks are practical fishkeeping. Moliro the tropheus firecracker is one of the most active species of tropheus. Tropheus comes from the greek trophos, which means to nurse or, according to boulenger, one who rears, brings up, educates. Tropheus golden firecracker moorii exotic fish shop. Wtb golden firecracker tropheus moorii qldaf cichlid trader. Tropheus tropheus cichlids tropheus fish discusguy. They mostly feed on filamentous algae on the rocky shallows they inhabit.