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Tilapia buttikoferi

 

Family: CICHLIDAE
Species: Tilapia buttikoferi
Common Name: Zebra Tilapia, Buttikoferi
Size: 10" (25cm)
Habitat: WESTERN AFRICA: Endemic to Lake Malawi.
Min Tank Size: Nothing smaller than a 55 gallon.
Diet: Carnivore.
Behavior: Aggressive and active predator.
Water: 73 - 77°F (23-25°C), pH: 6.7 - 7.5, Water Hardness: 4-15 dH
Care: Medium, needs constant high water quality
Communities: Very territorial, Large cichlids and synodontis catfish. Best in a species tank.
Suitability: Good for those who understand and can meet their needs.

 

 

 
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