Spotted Duboisi Cichlid

The Spotted Duboisi Cichlid, scientifically known as Tropheus duboisi, is a beautiful freshwater cichlid native to Lake Tanganyika in Africa. Juveniles typically have a dark body covered with contrasting white or bluish spots, while adults develop the characteristic light-coloured vertical band across the body.

Like other Tropheus cichlids, Duboisi are active and territorial fish that do best when kept in an appropriately planned African cichlid setup. They are primarily herbivorous and should be provided with a predominantly algae- and plant-based diet.

Their unusual juvenile-to-adult colour transformation makes them particularly interesting for aquarists who enjoy watching fish develop and change with age.

Key Features

•  Scientific name: Tropheus duboisi
• Native to Lake Tanganyika, Africa
• Distinctive juvenile spotted pattern
• Adults develop a contrasting body band
• Primarily herbivorous
• Best suited to African cichlid aquariums
• Requires clean, stable and well-oxygenated water
• Active and territorial species