Benthochromis tricoti is an astonishing cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganica. In nature this species lives in large groups in depth of 100-150 meters. In home aquarium it will swim and inhabit the upper water level. With its beautiful big eyes, its brilliant yellow chin and with its beautiful blue stripes colors the tricoti is one of the most amazing species in the lake. Unfortunately like in many Tanganyikan cichlids the females are colorless. Benthochromis tricoti should be kept only in large tanks (350-400 litters) with plenty of room to swim. Sandy substrate with small rock formation will give the tricoti homelike feeling. The tricoti will thrive if kept in large numbers; 1-2 males with 5-6 females will create an astonishing school. As tankmates they should be kept with non aggressive Tanganyikan cichlids such as Xenotilapia's and Altolamprologuses. Due to their size they also can be kept with cyphotilapia's.
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