Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid (Ophthalmotilapia ventralis)
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Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid
Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid
Ophthalmotilapia ventralis
208 Litres (55 US G.)
12-15 cm (4.7-5.9")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.0
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
10-12 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blue Gold-Tip Cichlid
Additional scientific names
- Paratilapia ventralis, Ophthalmochromis ventralis, Ophthalmochromis ventralis ventralis
Origin
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Sexing
- Mature males are slightly larger than the females and display a brighter colouration.
Tank compatibility
- A relatively peaceful African Cichlid, although males may be territorial towards one another or similar looking-fish. Keep in groups of 3 or so females per male.
Diet
- Can be a fussy eater, feed with high quality Cichlid pellets or flake. Live/frozen foods like brine shrimp or daphnia are also appreciated.
Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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