Oreochromis mossambicus
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| Mozambique Tilapia | |
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| Mozambique Tilapia | |
| Species | Oreochromis mossambicus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 378.541 liters 378,541.178 mL 100 US Gallons (378.5L) |
| Size | 30.48 cm
10-12 " (25.4-30.5cm) |
| sg | Freshwater |
| pH | 7.5 - 8.2 |
| Temp. | 283.15 K 10 °C 509.67 °R 303.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-25 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet |
Omnivore
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| Life Span |
8-15 years |
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Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Mozambique Tilapia, Mozambique Mouth Brooder, Mozzie Tilapia
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Chromis dumerili, Chromis mossambicus, Tilapia dumerili, Tilapia mossambica, Sarotherodon mossambicus
[edit] Sexing
- Males are charcoal with a white lower face and red fin edgings, females are lighter grey.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- A large robust peaceful cichlid that can be kept with many other similar sized peaceful or semi-aggressive fish. Although they won't go out to eat smaller fish, it may still be a risk to keep them with very small fish.
[edit] Diet
- An omnivorous fish that will accept pretty much anything including pellets, flake, blanched veges, live/frozen/jellied foods including bloodworm and shrimp and insects such as crickets and wingless fruit flies.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish are pretty unfussed by water conditions and very adaptable. They do best in brackish though, alkaline and a temperature 75-81°F (23.9-27.2°C) .
[edit] Behaviour
- A peaceful mouth-brooding cichlid with plenty of character. Often bred as a food-fish.
[edit] Identification
- A large oval cichlid which iridescent grey-blue in colour, the males are dark grey, the females lighter. Males have a prounounced dished face and red edging to the fins.
