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| Family: |
CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Tilapia zillii |
| Common Name: |
Zilli's cichlid, Redbelly tilapia |
| Size: |
16" (40cm) |
| Habitat: |
AFRICA, EURASIA: Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Jordan, Kenya, Lebanon, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, West Sahara.
Introduced as a food fish in many areas devastating native fish populations. |
| Min Tank Size: |
Nothing smaller than a 125 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivore, Flake frozen or live. Adults tend to eat more vegetation. |
| Behavior: |
Aggressive and territorial. |
| Water: |
52 - 97°F (11-36°C) 78°F pH range: 6.0 – 9.0; dH range: 5 - 20. |
| Care: |
Easy.
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| Communities: |
Best in a large species tank. |
| Suitability: |
Good for those who can maintain a cichlid tank.
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