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Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid (Ophthalmotilapia ventralis)
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| Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid | |
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| Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid | |
| Species | Ophthalmotilapia ventralis |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 5.906 in
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9") |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 296.15 K 73.4 °F 533.07 °R 298.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
10-12 °d |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
| Habitat | |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid
[edit] Synonyms
- Paratilapia ventralis, Ophthalmochromis ventralis, Ophthalmochromis ventralis ventralis
[edit] Sexing
- Mature males are slightly larger than the females and display a brighter colouration.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful African Cichlid, although males may be territorial towards one another or similar looking-fish. Keep in groups of 3 or so females per male.
[edit] Diet
- Can be a fussy eater, feed with high quality Cichlid pellets or flake. Live/frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia are also appreciated.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
