Xenotilapia sima

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Big-Eyed Xenotilapia
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
78.8 °F
538.47 °R
24 -26 °C (75.2-78.8°F)

Water Hardness

8-18

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

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
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