White Spotted Cichlid

Tropheus duboisi

White Spotted Cichlid has a semi-aggressive temperament.

Semi-AggressiveIntermediate

Save this fish or add it directly to one of your aquariums.

Quick facts

Adult size: ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in)
Care level: Intermediate
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 22–28 °C
pH: 8–9.5
GH: 5–25 dGH
Diet: Omnivore
Lifespan: up to 10 years

Care requirements

Care level: Intermediate.

The listed lifespan is up to 10 years.

Water parameters

The temperature range for this fish is 22–28 °C. Compare it carefully with the aquarium target temperature instead of assuming every tropical community setup is suitable.

The pH range for this fish is 8–9.5. That points to neutral to slightly alkaline water, but stability is more important than sudden corrections.

The GH range for this fish is 5–25 dGH. That gives some flexibility, but sudden changes are usually more stressful than a stable value that is slightly imperfect.

Temperament and compatibility

White Spotted Cichlid needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data suggests space, boundaries, or similar-sized fish may matter.

Feeding

As an omnivore, White Spotted Cichlid should receive a varied diet rather than one repeated food type.

Before adding this fish

Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs.
Keep pH stable within the listed range instead of making sudden corrections.
Choose other fish carefully around this temperament.
Offer a varied diet that matches this species.

Similar fish profiles

Use these profiles to compare fish with similar care level, size, temperature range, or swimming behavior.

Blue Scraper Cichlid Neochromis omnicaeruleus Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in) 23–27 °C Argentine Humphead Gymnogeophagus balzanii Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in) 16–26 °C Blue Dolphin Cichlid Cyrtocara moorii Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 25 cm (≤ 9.8 in) 23–28 °C Agassiz’s Apistogramma Apistogramma agassizii Same family Similar care level Same temperament Beginner – Intermediate ≤ 7.5 cm (≤ 3 in) 22–29 °C Amazon Dwarf Cichlid Apistogramma pertensis Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 7 cm (≤ 2.8 in) 22–29 °C Barlow’s Apistogramma Apistogramma barlowi Same family Similar care level Same temperament Intermediate ≤ 6.5 cm (≤ 2.6 in) 22–29 °C

FAQ

How large does White Spotted Cichlid get?

White Spotted Cichlid reaches ≤ 12 cm (≤ 4.7 in). Provide swimming room.

Is White Spotted Cichlid peaceful?

White Spotted Cichlid needs more careful companion choice because the temperament data points toward boundaries, space, or similar-sized fish.

What temperature is suitable for White Spotted Cichlid?

The temperature range for this fish is 22 to 28 °C. Choose other fish with overlapping temperature needs and avoid sudden temperature swings.