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== Tank compatibility ==
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== Feeding regime ==
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== Environment specifics ==
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:Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions.
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== Behaviour ==
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:A very placid species that is incredibly prolific.
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== Identification ==
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:Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred.
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Revision as of 03:51, 13 December 2017

Nile Tilapia

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Oreochromis niloticus

76 Litres (20 US G.)

53.3-61cm (21-24 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.5 - 8.2

4.4-30°C (40 -86 °F)

10-15 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

15-20 years

Family

Cichlidae

This animal is available captive bred



Additional names

Additional scientific names

Tilapia nilotica, Sarotherodon niloticus


Origin

Nile river basin down to central Africa, introduced populations worldwide.


Sexing

Males, and females are identical


Tank compatibility

Peaceful


Diet

omnivorous; will eat a variety of food.


Feeding regime

Daily


Environment specifics

Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions.


Behaviour

A very placid species that is incredibly prolific.


Identification

Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred.

Notes

Is a notoriously prolific species like its cousin the Mozambique Tilapia, although it is less cold tolerant than its cousin.