Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)
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Nile Perch
Nile Perch
Lates niloticus
3785 Litres (1000 US G.)
152.4-198.1cm (60-78 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.5
22.2-27.8°C (72 -82 °F)
10-30 °d
1:1 M:F
5-25 years
Family
Latidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Nile Perch, Victoria Perch
Additional scientific names
- Labrus niloticus, Centropomus niloticus, Lates albertianus
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
- This is an exceptionally large growing fish that is not suitable for the average home aquarium.
Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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