Tropheus tank mates
Tropheus moorii
5 rated pairings from the Tropheus care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Tropheus needs at least 75 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Excellent matches
1 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Good matches
2 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.
Use caution
2 · Works in the right setup; read the note before combining.Demasoni Cichlid
Pseudotropheus demasoni
55 gal min · 3" adult · Aggressive
Similar Lake Tanganyika cichlid with comparable aggression; only in very large tanks with multiple hiding spots
Synodontis Multipunctatus
Synodontis multipunctatus
55 gal min · 11" adult · Semi-aggressive
Nocturnal catfish that occupies different zones; may be nipped if too small
Also recommended alongside Tropheus
Species whose own guides list Tropheus as a tank mate.
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