Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

Nile Tilapia

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Oreochromis niloticus

Difficulty

Very Easy

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

53.3-61cm (21-24 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.2

Temp.

4.4-30°C (40 -86 °F)

Water Hardness

10-15 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Very Common

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

15-20 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Additional scientific names

Tilapia nilotica, Sarotherodon niloticus

Origin

Nile river basin down to central Africa, introduced populations worldwide.

Sexing

Males, and females are identical

Tank compatibility

Peaceful

Diet

omnivorous; will eat a variety of food.

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment specifics

Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions.

Behaviour

A very placid species that is incredibly prolific.

Identification

Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred.

Notes

Is a notoriously prolific species like its cousin the Mozambique Tilapia, although it is less cold tolerant than its said cousin.