Difference between revisions of "Oreochromis mossambicus"
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|name=Mozambique Tilapia | |name=Mozambique Tilapia | ||
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|species=Oreochromis mossambicus | |species=Oreochromis mossambicus | ||
|extra_scientific_names=Chromis dumerili, Chromis mossambicus, Tilapia dumerili, Tilapia mossambica, Sarotherodon mossambicus | |extra_scientific_names=Chromis dumerili, Chromis mossambicus, Tilapia dumerili, Tilapia mossambica, Sarotherodon mossambicus | ||
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| − | + | == Sexing == | |
| − | + | :Males are charcoal with a white lower face and red fin edgings, females are lighter grey. | |
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| − | + | == 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. | |
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| + | == Diet == | ||
| + | :An omnivorous fish that will accept pretty much anything including pellets, flake, blanched vegetables, live/frozen/jellied foods including [[bloodworm]] and shrimp and insects such as crickets and wingless fruit flies. | ||
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| + | == Feeding regime == | ||
| + | :Feed once or twice a day. | ||
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| + | == Environment specifics == | ||
| + | :These fish are pretty unfussy with water conditions and very adaptable. They do best in brackish though, alkaline and a temperature {{F|75|81}}. | ||
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| + | == Behaviour == | ||
| + | :A peaceful mouth-brooding Cichlid with plenty of character. Often bred as a food-fish. | ||
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| + | == Identification == | ||
| + | :A large oval Cichlid which iridescent grey-blue in colour, the males are dark grey, the females lighter. Males have a pronounced dished face and red edging to the fins. | ||
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{{Categories | {{Categories | ||
|Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Other Lakes), Tilapia, Tilapia, Tilapia | |Category=Fish, Fish (Brackish), Fish (Freshwater), Cichlids, Cichlids (African), Cichlids (Other Lakes), Tilapia, Tilapia, Tilapia | ||
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:This fish is notoriously prolific, and is more cold tolerant than its cousin the [[Nile Tilapia]] | :This fish is notoriously prolific, and is more cold tolerant than its cousin the [[Nile Tilapia]] | ||
== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 03:05, 3 February 2019
Mozambique Tilapia
Mozambique Tilapia
Oreochromis mossambicus
379 Litres (100 US G.)
25.4-30.5cm (10-12 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.2
10-30°C (50 -86 °F)
8-25 °d
1:1 M:F
8-15 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Mozambique Tilapia, Mozambique Mouth Brooder, Mozzie Tilapia, Blue Kurper
Additional scientific names
- Chromis dumerili, Chromis mossambicus, Tilapia dumerili, Tilapia mossambica, Sarotherodon mossambicus
Sexing[edit]
- Males are charcoal with a white lower face and red fin edgings, females are lighter grey.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- 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.
Diet[edit]
- An omnivorous fish that will accept pretty much anything including pellets, flake, blanched vegetables, live/frozen/jellied foods including bloodworm and shrimp and insects such as crickets and wingless fruit flies.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Feed once or twice a day.
Environment specifics[edit]
- These fish are pretty unfussy with water conditions and very adaptable. They do best in brackish though, alkaline and a temperature 23.9-27.2°C (75-81°F) .
Behaviour[edit]
- A peaceful mouth-brooding Cichlid with plenty of character. Often bred as a food-fish.
Identification[edit]
- A large oval Cichlid which iridescent grey-blue in colour, the males are dark grey, the females lighter. Males have a pronounced dished face and red edging to the fins.
Notes[edit]
- This fish is notoriously prolific, and is more cold tolerant than its cousin the Nile Tilapia
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors: Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination)
