Tropheus Duboisi

[angel]

Tropheus Duboisi Juvenile
Tropheus Duboisi is native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. They're mouthbrooders, and their habitat is rocky, similar to that of mbuna. They're vegetarian, and should not be fed protein or an abundance of fat as a rule, as this could cause bloat. They spend their time in the wild grazing on algae. Although other tropheus dwell along rocky shores, in shallow waters, the duboisi is the only known deep-water dweller of this species. The juveniles are adorned with blue-to-white spots, but the adults will lose these spots and develop a blue face and a black body with a vertical whitish stripe. Maximum size is around 4"--males are slightly larger than females

[jon carman]

Awesome Angel, Did you use photobucket? I also want to add that this fish is not for beginners and don't always do well in a community aquarium. due to aggression and diet. In my experience they normally get bloat if not fed algae. Good tankmates can include Mbuna, and tang. gobies. Thanks for the pic Angel.

[angel]

Yes I did use Photobucket and got a little help from my son to code it right for here. Thanks for the additions.

[braincandie]

he looks so dramatic, like "ohh no you didnt!"

[angel]

Exactly! Their faces crack me up!!

[angel]

I've got 11 now. Some duboisi and some moorii. They're small but no pushovers.

[horton44]

That is a great picture.

[angel]

Thanks. I love them!

[tomtom]

very cool , even after they lose there spots,yes watch there diet very prone to bloat