{"product_id":"tropheus-sp-red-chimba-f1-1-1-5-inches","title":"Tropheus sp. 'red' Chimba - F1( 1.5 - 2 inches)","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Characteristics of Tropheus sp. 'red' Chimba\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/b\u003e This specific variant is known for a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003ebright red mark on the underside of its head\u003c\/b\u003e. The body is generally dark with burgundy\/red tones. Unlike \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"154\"\u003eT. moorii\u003c\/i\u003e, it lacks small spots on the head and has a dark brown or reddish (rather than bluish) front part of the anal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e Adults reach about \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003e14 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (males) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003e12 cm\u003c\/b\u003e (females).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHabitat (Biotop):\u003c\/b\u003e They live in rocky environments in Lake Tanganyika.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"15\"\u003eherbivores\u003c\/b\u003e. In the wild, they graze on filamentous algae (aufwuchs). In an aquarium, they should be fed spirulina-based flakes and low-protein foods to avoid \"bloat.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAquarium Care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e Minimum recommended is \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e400 liters\u003c\/b\u003e (at least 150 cm in length).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSetup:\u003c\/b\u003e Use fine sand and many rocks to create hiding spots and visual barriers. High oxygen levels and clean water (regular 30-50% weekly changes) are essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/b\u003e pH should be between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003e7.5 and 9.5\u003c\/b\u003e, and temperature should stay between \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"88\"\u003e25–27°C\u003c\/b\u003e (never exceeding 29°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept in large groups of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e15 to 25 fish\u003c\/b\u003e to distribute aggression. Ideally, have 3 to 4 females for every male.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding \u0026amp; Behavior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/b\u003e They are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003ematernal mouthbrooders\u003c\/b\u003e. Females carry about 6 to 16 large eggs (5–7 mm) in their mouths for 24–26 days. Uniquely, Tropheus females often continue to feed while carrying fry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e They are highly aggressive toward their own species (intra-specific aggression) but generally less aggressive toward other species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Context\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThere is an ongoing debate among experts (like Ad Konings and Van Steenberge) regarding whether \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"96\"\u003eT. sp. 'red'\u003c\/i\u003e is a distinct species or a synonym of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"147\"\u003eTropheus moorii\u003c\/i\u003e. DNA evidence and breeding preferences suggest they are likely distinct. The \"Chimba\" variant is part of a distribution range that spans from Zambia into the Congo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cichlids Cove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43285543026753,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6151\/0209\/files\/Tropheussp._red_Chimba.jpg?v=1762694406","url":"https:\/\/cichlidscove.in\/products\/tropheus-sp-red-chimba-f1-1-1-5-inches","provider":"Cichlids Cove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}