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Orange Flame Moorii (Tanganyikan Cichlid)
| Scientific Name | Tropheus moorii 'orangeflame' |
| Diet | Aufwuchs - green algae |
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| Family | Cichlidae |
| Origin | F1 Lake Tanganyika (Bemba) |
| Aquarist Level | Beginner to Intermediate |
| Coloration | Bright Orange coloration |
| Breeding | Female Mouthbrooder |
| Mature Size | 6 inches |
| Habitat | Rocky |
Notes:
T. moorii requires a large aquarium (100+ gallons), lots of hiding places, and a high quality diet for best results in captivity.
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.