White Spotted Cichlid, scientifically known as Tropheus duboisi, is a unique fish found only in Lake Tanganyika.
This fish likes to live near the top of rocky areas where it eats algae on rocks. White Spotted Cichlids are found up to 100 feet deep in the lake.
If you want to keep them in an aquarium, you should have multiple females for each male. Also, the tank should be at least 150 cm (59 inches) long.
White Spotted Cichlid Interesting Facts
- White Spotted Cichlid (Tropheus duboisi) is native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa.
- They grow up to 4.7 inches (12.0 centimeters) long and live near rocky surfaces, eating algae.
- Mothers carry eggs in their mouths until hatching, providing care afterward.
- In aquariums, maintain a ratio of multiple females per male and specific water conditions.
White Spotted Cichlid Habitat
White Spotted Cichlid is a freshwater fish found only in Lake Tanganyika, located in the northern part of Africa. Its distribution within the lake is uneven.
This fish prefers to live close to the bottom of the lake and requires specific water conditions, such as a pH level between 8.5 to 9.0, a hardness range of 10 to 12 dH, and temperatures between 75.2°F to 78.8°F (24°C to 26°C).
This tropical species is found at latitudes between 3°S to 6°S.
| Water Temperature: | 75.2°F to 78.8°F (24°C to 26°C) |
| Water pH: | 8.5 to 9.0 pH |
| Water Hardness: | 10 to 12 dH |
White Spotted Cichlid Physical Characteristics
Size: 4.7 inches (12.0 centimeters)
White Spotted Cichlid grows up to 4.7 inches (12.0 centimeters) long.
White Spotted Cichlid Reproduction
Female White Spotted Cichlid lays around 5 to 15 eggs at a time.
The mother carries her eggs in her mouth until they hatch and takes care of them for a few days after they are born.
White Spotted Cichlid Scientific Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Cichliformes |
| Family: | Cichlidae |
| Genus: | Tropheus |
| Scientific Name: | Tropheus duboisi |
| Also Known As: | White Spotted Cichlid |
| Conservation Status: | Vulnerable |