Citypainter Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Hi I picked up a colony of these guys today off a friend. There are nine of them but I am not sure how many of them are females. I have heard they are hard to keep. Has anyone got ant info on them. I have Spirulina flake for food and have them in a species tank except for 2 bristlenose cats. Also what would you expect to pay for 9 of these at about 12cm each. All info would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Hi there, A colony of 9 adult duboisi should set you back around $30 - 50 a fish dependant on ratio and quality. The colouration of the females will normally be less striking than their male counterparts but no less amazing. A nice straight yellow or white band (dependant on location) is sought after. They are easier to rear and keep than most other Tropheus species and their delightful spotted offspring are sure to please even the most hardened aquarist. IMO they should be in a tank no less than 4'x18"x18" plenty of rock shelving to imitate their natural habitat and fed only vegetable matter once to twice a day. More often for fry. Good quality flake and pellets and fresh zucchini etc. Water parameters pH 8.5 with weekly 25% water changes. Plenty of filtration, oxygen and excellent water quality will keep most Tropheus sp. quite happy. I know of breeders who keep them in bare bottom tanks with only a couple of rock formations with great success as well. Depends on whether they will be for display purposes or breeding purposes as to how you choose to layout your tank. There are some excellent sites on the web and some links from the Sydney Cichlid Page as well. I did my research before I purchased my first Tropheus but your post here should generate a good starting place for you . I have been roped in to do a small presentation on my experience with Tropheus at the next NSWCS meeting for those like yourself interested to learn about these amazing characters, as I am certain there will be a few of them to win in the fish raffle. Good luck Cheers Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 22, 2005 Share Posted January 22, 2005 Kazza had some for sale at the beginning of the year. Tropheus duboisi maswa just getting their stripe $20 each I'm not quite sure how big they were. Gerard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted January 22, 2005 Author Share Posted January 22, 2005 That was truely a great response. I really was surprised at the detail. I will be at the next meeting and look forward to hearing all about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CThompson Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I won’t add more to Aline’s response, but to say, it is a pretty much general opinion on Tropheus keeping the bigger the group, the more likelihood of success. Fifteen is generally referred to the minimum amount. Read Steve’s web page on Tropheus. I don’t seem to have the link at the moment, but hopefully someone can post it up for you. Jim on these pages sells top fish at good prices (F1s I think). Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emp1re Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 here you go steve's tropheus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobaltcraig Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Hi Dave i have some young ones growing up at my place did you see them yesterday Anyway I have done a bit of study on them give me a call when You have a spare minute to talk about them or wait untill you come over Cheers craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted January 29, 2005 Author Share Posted January 29, 2005 Hi people, thanks for your responces. I have been away for a few days and have only just checked the P.C. The Trophious I got are all doing well. I have been watching them courting and I have to say that my male is really quite aggressive. That link was very informative and yes Craig I did see your young and notcied how they are changing their spots to a stipe. These are great fish. They are always hungry but I am trying to manage thier eating habits. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazimbwe Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Aline has given you the whole story in a very crisp, short & sweet post. Water quality, diet and numbers are the keys to happy duboisi. That is not to say that small colony's will not be fine or do well...just to say that my 8 were happier when they were 17 and they were happier again when there was 24 of them. If you are lucky enough to be able to attend the meeting where Aline will discuss the Genus "Tropheus", and if you are remotely interested in them, you would do well to make time in your schedule...people with experience are the best way to get valuable information about these fish, I would love to be able to attend myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinky Posted January 30, 2005 Share Posted January 30, 2005 here you go steve's tropheus tat site is so good, thanku emp1re. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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