Zilli's Tilapia (Tilapia zillii)
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Zilli's Tilapia
Zilli's Tilapia
Tilapia zillii
568 Litres (150 US G.)
35-40 cm (13.8-15.7")
Freshwater
6.0 - 8.0
20 -26 °C (68-78.8°F)
5-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-7 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
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Contents
Additional names
- Zilli's Tilapia, Redbelly Tilapia
Additional scientific names
- Acerina zillii, Haligenes tristrami, Chromis zillii, Tilapia melanopleura, Copotodon zillii
Origin
- Africa and Eurasia: South Morocco, Sahara, Niger-Benue system, rivers Senegal, Sassandra, Bandama, Boubo, Bia, Ogun and Oshun, Volta system, Chad-Shari system, middle Congo River basin in the Ubangi, Uele, Ituri and Itimbiri (Democratic Republic of the Congo), Lakes Albert and Turkana, Nile system and the Jordan system. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Sexing
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Tank compatibility
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Diet
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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
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