Photo: Fredrik Hagblom. May not be used without permission.

Tropheus sp. black "Bulu point" photographed at Cichlidecentret in Copenhagen.

Tropheus sp. black"Bulu point "
Size :15 cm/6 inches PH : 8

Habitat :Rocky areas at Bulu point, lake Tanganyika, Africa. (endemic)

Temp : 25-28 c/78 f Mouthbrooder Food : Herbivoure. Shrimpmix, Spirulina flakes.
Tank : Should be kept in a group of at least 15 in a 90 gallon/350 liter
tank or bigger. Fine sand and no plants. Heavy filtration needed. Lots
of rockformations. Keep a steady routine. Rough changes in
diet or unregular waterchanges may cause "bloat".
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