{"product_id":"ikola-tropheus-tropheus-sp-ikola","title":"Ikola Tropheus (Tropheus sp. \"Ikola\")","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.75;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIkola Tropheus (Tropheus sp. \"Ikola\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuarantined specialty cichlid for carefully planned freshwater aquariums in Canada.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eIkola Tropheus is a highly recognizable Tanganyikan Tropheus form valued for the bold contrast between its dark body and bright central band. It builds a dramatic moving display when kept as a well-conditioned group over rocky grazing habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Cichlid Stands Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin \/ Group:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lake Tanganyika, Ikola trade\/locality form\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e It builds a dramatic moving display when kept as a well-conditioned group over rocky grazing habitat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquarists selecting a species-appropriate, stable cichlid aquarium rather than a generic mixed community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Setup \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eProvide a large rocky aquarium with strong oxygenation, clean mineral-rich water and extensive grazing surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eKeep as a properly sized Tropheus colony rather than a lone specimen; thoughtful stocking density and tank footprint are important aggression-management tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eTropheus should be planned as a proper social group rather than a solitary display fish; group size, aquarium footprint, feeding consistency, filtration and rock structure are central to reducing focused aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eFeed a consistent spirulina\/vegetable-rich aufwuchs-oriented diet; avoid rich protein-heavy feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Colour \u0026amp; Livestock Integrity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe contrast band and body colour are naturally expressed; no hormone colour enhancement is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopick Aquarium Livestock Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAll fish at Topick Aquarium are carefully quarantined and conditioned to our stable local tap water before sale. Even where natural habitat references describe specialized water chemistry, our available fish have been held and monitored in stable local tap water; for customers, a mature aquarium, proper acclimation, suitable tankmates and consistent maintenance are more important than chasing unstable numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific \/ Listing Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eTropheus sp. \"Ikola\"\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 12–14 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Listing Selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small (Size To Confirm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #399643;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Tropheus be mixed casually with other cichlids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey require specialized diet and social management, so mixed stocking should be planned by experienced keepers rather than treated as routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering live fish online in Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/canada-live-fish-shrimp-shipping\" title=\"Live Fish and Shrimp Shipping in Canada - Topick Aquarium\"\u003eLearn more about our Canada-wide live fish shipping process\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Topick Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"2.5 cm","offer_id":46054904234218,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/9091\/5818\/files\/images_6.jpg?v=1780409250","url":"https:\/\/topickaquarium.com\/products\/ikola-tropheus-tropheus-sp-ikola","provider":"Topick Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}