I have a 120 I want to set-up with tropheus. I was thinking about 2 rock piles, one at each end, with T. duboisi and T. Brabant Red Saddle. Would these groups co-exist well together? Would 2 colonies even work?
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Tropheus colonies
- Thread starter vmahaffe
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As long as the colonies of both consist of at least a dozen (preferably 1 male of each with the rest being females) the two variants can coexist together.
The setup with 2 good sized rock piles is a great idea, IMHO; it works better to disperse aggression than just a huge one rock pile. When you have this tank ready, please post a few pics; I'm going to cry but I will love to see it!
I've heard that it's best not to mix species/variations, but I suppose they would keep to their own groups in your setup. I agree with ibr3ak, one male per group would probably help.
I like mixing dubs in my group, but only as dither fish. They look great as young fish with their spots, but really arent attractive as adults, so I am always moving out older dubs. You might find the same, they look great as dithers but might not compliment each otehr as adults.
To each his own I guess, I think tropheuses (duboisi or otherwise, cherry spots are cool too) are one of the nicest looking tangs.