Tropheus Chipimbi

⚫🟡 Tropheus Chipimbi – Rare Tanganyikan Beauty with High-Energy Personality

Bring the raw energy and bold color of Lake Tanganyika into your aquarium with the Tropheus Chipimbi—a stunning, highly active African cichlid known for its jet-black body, bright yellow band, and intense social behavior. This variant hails from the Chipimbi region of Zambia and is prized for its contrasting coloration, tight schooling, and natural dominance display in rock-filled tanks.

Perfect for advanced hobbyists and Tanganyika enthusiasts, Tropheus Chipimbi offer both visual drama and engaging behavior. Their constant movement and hierarchy-shifting interactions make them one of the most captivating species to watch.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Tropheus moorii “Chipimbi”

• Common Name: Tropheus Chipimbi, Zambian Tropheus

• Size: Typically 4–5 inches at maturity

• Temperament: Aggressive within species; best in large groups

• Tank Size: 75+ gallons (125+ recommended for large colonies)

• Water Parameters: 76–80°F | pH 7.8–8.6 | Hard, alkaline water

• Diet: Herbivore – thrives on spirulina flakes, veggie pellets, and blanched greens
  (Avoid high-protein or meaty foods to prevent bloat.)

🪨 Habitat & Compatibility:

Tropheus Chipimbi thrive in rocky Tanganyikan setups with:

• Plenty of caves and hiding zones

• Open swimming space

• Crushed coral or aragonite substrate to buffer pH

They do best when kept in groups of 10+ to distribute aggression and form natural social structures. Suitable tank mates include:

• Other Tropheus morphs (if introduced carefully)

• Tanganyikan Synodontis species

• Cyprichromis and shell dwellers (in large tanks)

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each Tropheus Chipimbi is:

• Tank-raised and fully acclimated to captive water parameters

• Hand-selected for color, health, and body form

• Shipped live with our Live Arrival Guarantee

• A perfect choice for experienced aquarists looking to expand their Lake Tanganyika collection

Whether you're building a Tanganyikan biotope or showcasing rare African cichlids, the Tropheus Chipimbi delivers attitude, color, and nonstop action.

📦 Limited availability – Tropheus Chipimbi are rare and in high demand among African cichlid collectors. Secure your group today—only at RobsAquatics.com.

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