Juvenile Duboisi are among the most striking of aquarium fish: jet black with bold white spots. Like many Tanganyikans, they occur in various colour forms. Adults of the Maswa type are black with a bluish head and a wide yellow-white band. Tropheus are a very popular group of algae grazing cichlids with diverse colour patterns. They prefer a large aquarium with plenty of rockwork, and should be fed predominantly vegetable based (green) foods. A group of at least 6 Duboisi should be kept to minimize aggression between individuals.
