Marakeli Cichlid (Paratilapia polleni)

Marakeli Cichlid

Marakeli Cichlid

Paratilapia polleni

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

246 Litres (65 US G.)

Size

20-28 cm (7.9-11")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.2

Temp.

24 -28 °C (75.2-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-10 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Common

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Madagascar

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred

Additional names

Marakeli Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Paratilapia polleni "Madagascar"

Feeding regime

They will eat at dawn and dusk.They can be easily feed almost anything.Like other species,they can eat smaller tankmates.

Notes

• This fish is part of the ACA C.A.R.E.S program.

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )

• Cichlid-Forum