Tropheus duboisi 'Maswa' (Tanganyikan Cichlid)
| Scientific Name | Tropheus duboisi 'maswa' |
| Diet | Aufwuchs - green algae |
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| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | F1 Lake Tanganyika (Maswa) |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Coloration | Black with blue face and yellow stripe |
| Breeding | Female Mouthbrooder |
| Mature Size | 5 inches |
| Habitat | Rocky |
Notes:
T. duboisi is the most peaceful of the Tropheus fish. They can be kept in small groups if adequate hiding places are provided.
Our cichlids have been housed in water with a pH of 7.8. Acclimation to aquariums with a higher pH should be done slowly and carefully.