Xenotilapia sima
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| Big-Eyed Xenotilapia | |
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| Big-Eyed Xenotilapia | |
| Species | Xenotilapia sima |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 6.693 in
15-17 cm (5.9-6.7") |
| pH | 8.0 - 9.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 299.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-18 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Big-Eyed Xenotilapia
[edit] Sexing
- Males are darker in colour and have more pointed anal and dorsal fins.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Xenotilapia sima
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Big-Eyed Xenotilapia |
| Diet | Carnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Cichlidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 6.693 in (17 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 18 + |
| Maximum pH | 9 + |
| Maximum temperature | 299.15 K (26 °C, 78.8 °F, 538.47 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 55 US Gallon (208.198 liters, 208,197.648 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8 + |
| Minimum temperature | 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Xenotilapia sima |


