Orange Flame Moorii Cichlid
Scientific Name: Tropheus moorii 'orange flame'
Recommended Aquarium: 50+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 6 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Herbivore/Omnivore
Native Waters: Africa-Lake Tanganyika
Like other freshwater fish from the rift lakes, aquarium water should be buffered to a specific pH level. For Tanganyikan Cichlids this range is 7.4 to 9.4 and several products are available to handle this requirement. The breeding stock of this fish hails from the Bemba region. T. moorii has an herbivorous diet.
Approximate arrival size for Orange Flame Moorii Cichlid:
1.5 to 2.5 inches
