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Revision as of 03:18, 13 December 2017
Blackchin Tilapia
Blackchin Tilapia
Sarotherodon melanotheron
151 Litres (40 US G.)
15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.0
23 -25 °C (73.4-77°F)
9-19 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Blackchin Tilapia, Black Chin Tilapia
Additional scientific names
- Sarotherodon melanotheron melanotheron
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
- ↑ Practical Fishkeeping Magazine, Issue 1, January 2008, page 104, adapted from an article by Matt Clarke
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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- Cichlidae.com
- Practical Fishkeeping (login required)
