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Revision as of 04:43, 3 February 2019
Okavango Tilapia
Okavango Tilapia
Tilapia ruweti
114 Litres (30 US G.)
8.9-10.2cm (3.5-4 ")
Freshwater
7.8 - 8.6
22.2-27.8°C (72 -82 °F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
7-9 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Okavango Tilapia
Additional scientific names
- Pelmatochromis ruweti
Origin
- Swampy high plateaus of the Congo-Zambezi watershed, including the Lufira River. Also known from the Okavango delta. Reported from Zimbabwe.
Sexing
- Males are larger than females.
Tank compatibility
- Feisty, but can be managed due to size.
Diet
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics
- Needs a mature tank with good filtration and hiding places.
Behaviour
- Typical Cichlid and can be territorial. Colour will alter slightly depending on mood.
Identification
- A small species of Tilapia. Oval in body with a rounded head and blunt nose.
Pictures
Videos
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External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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