Firecracker Tropheus Cichlid

Firecracker Tropheus Cichlids are vibrant, active cichlids native to Lake Tanganyika, prized for their bold red-orange coloration and strong social behavior. These fish thrive in groups and require stable water conditions, plenty of rockwork, and a diet high in vegetable matter. They are best kept with other Tropheus or similar Lake Tanganyika species.

• Temperature: 75–80°F

• pH: 7.8–9.0 — Adapted to Tallahassee tap water

• Hardness: 10–20 dGH

• Temperament: Aggressive within hierarchy, best kept in groups

• Recommended Group Size: 8 or more

• Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallons

• Max Size: 4.5–5 inches

• Diet: Spirulina-based flakes or pellets, Hikari Cichlid Excel, Ocean Nutrition Spirulina Flakes, supplemented with blanched vegetables (avoid high-protein or meaty foods to prevent bloat)