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Latest revision as of 17:25, 1 February 2019
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
53.3-61cm (21-24 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.2
4.4-30°C (40 -86 °F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Tilapia nilotica, Sarotherodon niloticus
Origin[edit]
- Nile river basin down to central Africa, introduced populations worldwide.
Sexing[edit]
- Males, and females are identical
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Peaceful
Diet[edit]
- omnivorous; will eat a variety of food.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily
Environment specifics[edit]
- Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions.
Behaviour[edit]
- A very placid species that is incredibly prolific.
Identification[edit]
- Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred.
Notes[edit]
- Is a notoriously prolific species like its cousin the Mozambique Tilapia, although it is less cold tolerant than its said cousin.