Clown Tilapia (Coelotilapia joka)
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Clown Tilapia
Coelotilapia joka
189 Litres (50 US G.)
15.2-17.8cm (6-7 ")
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
- Clown Tilapia
Additional scientific names
- Tilapia joka
Origin[edit]
- Lower courses of rivers from Sierra Leone and western Liberia.
Sexing[edit]
- Difficult to visually sex.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- More peaceful than most Tilapia
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- Planted tank
Behaviour[edit]
- Is one of the peaceful tilapia
Identification[edit]
- Juveniles are white with grey striping. Adults lose the striping, but are attractive nonetheless.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: )