All populations of this species show a jet black background coloration on the body, more or less barred with a broad yellow to orange-red band, in some varieties this bar is broken-up.
| Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
| Tropheus sp. Black | Black Bemba | 120mm | Moderatre Aggressive |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
| 24-28oC | 8,0-9,0 | 500L | Predominantly vegetarian |
| Lifespan | Care | Breeding | |
| 8-10 years | Intermediate | Easy |