| 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. |
| Communities: | Best in a large species tank. |
| Suitability: | Good for those who can maintain a cichlid tank. |
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