Tropheus Bemba 6-7cm

Common Names:

• Tropheus Bemba
• Bemba Flame Tropheus
• Bemba Red Rainbow

Species Profile

• Scientific Name: Tropheus moorii “Bemba”
• Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
• Size: 12–15 cm (5–6 inches)
• Lifespan: 8–10 years or more
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive, highly territorial
• Difficulty Level: Moderate to advanced

Appearance

Tropheus Bemba is one of the most colorful Tanganyika cichlids, famous for:

• Deep black body coloration
• Bright orange to red band across the midsection
• Metallic highlights under strong lighting
• Constant active swimming behavior

The intensity of color improves with proper diet, water quality, and social structure.

Tank Requirements

Important:

• Requires excellent water quality and oxygenation.
• Use plenty of rocks to create territories.
• Best kept in large groups to spread aggression.

Behavior

• Extremely active and social
• Territorial within the colony
• Best maintained in groups of 10 or more
• Dominance hierarchy is very important

Keeping too few individuals can lead to severe aggression toward weaker fish.