|
|
|
Tropheops sp."lucerna blue cobalt" is living in the intermediate zones from rocks to sand but only in the shallow parts of it. They can be found along the coasts of the islands Chizumulu and Likoma. These examples were found in Same Bay on Chizumulu Island. Formerly this species was offered as Pseudotropheus Jacksoni. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 12 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 14 cm, females grow to about 10 cm. Tropheops sp."lucerna blue cobalt" can behave very intolerant against equal species and other inhabitants. You can best keep this species with multiple females and other mbunas in an aquarium with a lot of hiding places. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae from the rocks. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich of algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
|