Zilli's Tilapia (Tilapia zillii)

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Zilli's Tilapia

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Zilli's Tilapia

Tilapia zillii

Difficulty

Challenging

Min. Tank Size

568 Litres (150 US G.)

Size

35-40 cm (13.8-15.7")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.0 - 8.0

Temp.

20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

5-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Herbivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-7 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred




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Additional names

Zilli's Tilapia, Redbelly Tilapia

Additional scientific names

Acerina zillii, Haligenes tristrami, Chromis zillii, Tilapia melanopleura, Copotodon zillii


Origin[edit]

Africa and Eurasia: South Morocco, Sahara, Niger-Benue system, rivers Senegal, Sassandra, Bandama, Boubo, Bia, Ogun and Oshun, Volta system, Chad-Shari system, middle Congo River basin in the Ubangi, Uele, Ituri and Itimbiri (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Lakes Albert and Turkana, Nile system and the Jordan system. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.

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