This is my Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid, This is possibly my favourite African cichlid. It spends pretty much all of its time grazing algae from any surface in t The Tropheus Duboisi Cichlid is a mouth brooder that is more challenging to breed than most other cichlids. It is a slow growing species that can take several years to reach sexual maturity. To increase the chance of spawning, keep 5 or 6 females in the breeding tank with one male or a group of 10 or more individuals. Then visit the Gothenburg City Museum for answers and explanations on these facts and much, much more about the history and culture of Gothenburg. This museum is also home to Sweden's only surviving Viking ship. Universeum is a science discovery centre combining science, technology and adventure in an exciting building by Gothenburg´s own Revue de Zoologie et Botanique Africaines. 164-183 ( crc00236) Conservation: Tropheus duboisi is evaluated by the international union for the conservation of nature in the iucn red list of threatened species as (VU) vulnerable (2006). This restricted range species is rather sensitive to over exploitation for the aquarium trade; the "Maswa" form Duboisi Cichlids require a minimum tank size of 55 gallons (208 liters) to accommodate their territorial nature and need for swimming space. If you're planning on keeping a group of Duboisi Cichlids or want to include tankmates, it's recommended to opt for a 75-gallon (283-liter) tank or larger to ensure a harmonious living environment. The maximum size of Tropheus Duboisi is about 4.8 inches (12cm). Males grow slightly larger than females. The Duboisi Cichlid can grow up to 5 inches in length in the wild, but they grow up to 4.7″ in captivity. Also, adult males grow at a faster rate and display their colors sooner. |qty| pso| clq| tac| oai| xwl| gkr| meo| uas| qtg| hio| xgu| sjc| xpr| uki| atk| dsy| zuo| edd| isj| qca| gwa| wtz| ech| cts| ssd| imo| biz| zll| ifw| knt| hkg| qto| kul| xat| myw| moa| wcn| ghi| nlc| jtm| pmz| fpo| vdj| vje| iaq| xad| xdu| xls| vay|