Tropheus Kasabae
Tropheus kasabae
Like all Tropheus, best kept as a large group of a single colour morph. Highly aggressive within the genus but less so in groups. Requires algae-based diet. Strict water requirements.
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Stocking picked for youCompatible fish & invertebrates, chosen and quantified for the tank.
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Step-by-step setupSubstrate, cycling, planting and stocking, in the right order.
Care & remindersA maintenance schedule with reminders when each task comes due.
Water-test logbookLog your parameters and track the tank on your own dashboard.
Care at a glance
cichlidType
5"Adult size
55 galMinimum tank
12+Group size
aggressiveTemperament
75-82°FTemperature
7.8-9.0pH
15-25GH
herbivore — algae, aufwuchsDiet
middleSwimming zone
difficultCare level
YesPlant-safe
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