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Latest revision as of 04:19, 3 February 2019
Blue Tilapia
Blue Tilapia
Oreochromis aureus
114 Litres (30 US G.)
17.8-22.9cm (7-9 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.2
22.2-26.7°C (72 -80 °F)
8-25 °d
1:1 M:F
1-5 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
- Blue Tilapia, Israeli Tilapia, Golden Tilapia, Jordan St. Peter’s Fish
Additional scientific names
- Tilapia aurea, Sarotherodon aureus
Origin
- Widespread from Northern Africa to the Middle East.
Sexing
- Not easy to visually sex.
Tank compatibility
- A large peaceful cichlid that can be kept with other large peaceful, and semi-aggressive species.
Diet
- Known to me an unfussy eater, and will eat whatever they can find.
Feeding regime
- Daily.
Environment Specifics
- Freshwater tank. Being very adaptable, they will easily thrive in your setup.
Behaviour
- Docile, and active; a relatively active fish.
Identification
- Wild type variety is grey with a bluish tinge. Many colour variants have arisen due to selective breeding.
Notes[edit]
- Widely hybridysed with related species like the Nile Tilapia and the Mozambique Tilapia to produce vigorous, fast-growing, and uniform hybrids for the food market.
Pictures[edit]
Videos[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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