Tropheus moorii

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tropheus
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to rocky habitats
gptkbp:age 1-2 years
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be aggressive
gptkbp:breeding_season form strong bonds
mouthbrooder
year-round in captivity
forms pairs
high in stable environments
gptkbp:care_instructions parents protect fry
small at birth
gptkbp:character_traits curious and active
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color varies by morph
can change color with mood
several distinct morphs
yellow, blue, and red morphs
gptkbp:color_options can vary with diet
gptkbp:common_name Moorii Cichlid
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in African aquaculture
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:difficulty hard water preferred
gptkbp:distribution endemic to Africa
gptkbp:family gptkb:Cichlidae
gptkbp:first_described_by Banded in 1899
gptkbp:foraging_behavior multiple times a day
algae scraper
gptkbp:fuel_capacity minimum 200 liters
requires regular water changes
rocky environment preferred
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high within populations
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Tropheus
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:has_feature elongated body shape
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tropheus moorii
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:length 15 cm
gptkbp:level 7.8-9.0
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:lighting moderate lighting preferred
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Lake_Tanganyika
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Tropheus_brichardi
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Tropheus_moorii
gptkbp:size 10-12 cm
gptkbp:social_structure forms schools in the wild
dominance established in groups
gptkbp:tank_mates similar-sized cichlids
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defend breeding sites
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on requires large tank
not suitable with aggressive species
popular among cichlid enthusiasts
spirulina-based food
gptkbp:water_quality needs clean water