Cyphotilapia gibberosa

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Gibberosa Cichlid
Gibberosa Cichlid
Species Cyphotilapia gibberosa
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 208.198 liters
208,197.648 mL

55 US Gallons (208.2L)

Size 8.268 in

20-21 cm (7.9-8.3")

pH 7.5 - 8.2
Temp. 295.15 K
71.6 °F
531.27 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

9-19

Stocking Ratio 1:2 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

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Gibberosa Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?

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How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

Closely resembles its cousin the Frontosa, but slightly smaller and the colour pattern is reversed, this fish has a dark blue base colour with approximately 4 vertical white bands running down the body.

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Facts about Cyphotilapia gibberosa
Availability Uncommon
Common name Gibberosa Cichlid
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 8.268 in (21 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 19  +
Maximum pH 8.2  +
Maximum temperature 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 9  +
Minimum pH 7.5  +
Minimum temperature 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Cyphotilapia gibberosa
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