{"product_id":"isonga-tropheus-tropheus-sp-crescentic","title":"Isonga Tropheus (Tropheus sp. 'Crescentic' Mkuyu)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemarks:  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Isonga tropheus (\u003cem\u003eTropheus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Crescentic' Mkuyu) is an uncommon species with a considerable amount of confusion in the hobby regarding its true identity and native range. This is due to importers incorrectly labelling it under names such as T\u003cem\u003eropheus brichardi \u003c\/em\u003e'Isonga'. Fish imported under this name are actually \u003cem\u003eTropheus\u003c\/em\u003e sp. 'Crescentic' collected from the Mkuyu area with the species' iconic crescent-shaped caudal fin (tail) being the main giveaway as \u003cem\u003eTropheus brichardi\u003c\/em\u003e have a more straight fin. Despite carrying the trade name of \"Isonga,\" the species is not found there with their actual home of Mkuyu being 160 km north of Isonga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  While there is plenty of confusion regarding the name and origin of the Isonga tropheus, this isn't the case when it comes to why they are coveted by cichlid enthusiasts. Upon maturity, both males and females take on a charcoal hue accented by a sky blue eye and a vibrant patch of sunshine yellow around the pectoral fins that sometimes extends into the gills. With the only visual difference between males and females being that females are slightly smaller, the Isonga tropheus is an excellent choice for an eye-catching breeding project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e  Tropheus\u003c\/em\u003e are obligate herbivores, and even small amounts of protein can induce bloating conditions. They form social hierarchies and should be kept in large groups, about 10 or more, to spread out any aggression. \u003cem\u003eTropheus \u003c\/em\u003etend to be more peaceful toward non-conspecific species so they can do well in a large Tanganyikan community tank.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Imperial Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"3-4\" Unsexed","offer_id":67839288869171,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6524\/2419\/files\/IsongaTropheusWebsite.jpg?v=1794512908","url":"https:\/\/imperialtropicals.com\/products\/isonga-tropheus-tropheus-sp-crescentic","provider":"Imperial Tropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}