Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)

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Nile Perch

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Nile Perch

Lates niloticus

3785 Litres (1000 US G.)

152.4-198.1cm (60-78 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 8.5

22.2-27.8°C (72 -82 °F)

10-30 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

5-25 years

Family

Latidae





Additional names

Nile Perch, Victoria Perch

Additional scientific names

Labrus niloticus, Centropomus niloticus, Lates albertianus


Environment specifics

This is an exceptionally large growing fish that is not suitable for the average home aquarium.

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