Blackchin Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron)

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Blackchin Tilapia

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Blackchin Tilapia

Sarotherodon melanotheron

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

151 Litres (40 US G.)

Size

15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.0

Temp.

23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)

Water Hardness

9-19 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

Africa

Family

Cichlidae




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Additional names

Blackchin Tilapia, Black Chin Tilapia

Additional scientific names

Sarotherodon melanotheron melanotheron, Tilapia melanotheron, Tilapia heudelotii


Sexing

These fish are difficult to sex. West African Cichlid guru, Dr Anton Lamboj, states that males grow faster and have more black on their heads.[1]

Pictures

References

  1. ↑ Practical Fishkeeping Magazine, Issue 1, January 2008, page 104, adapted from an article by Matt Clarke

External links

  • Fishbase (Mirrors:
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