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[edit]

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

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