Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus)

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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[edit]

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


Sexing[edit]

Males, and females are identical


Tank compatibility[edit]

Peaceful


Diet[edit]

omnivorous; will eat a variety of food.


Feeding regime[edit]

Daily


Environment specifics[edit]

Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions.


Behaviour[edit]

A very placid species that is incredibly prolific.


Identification[edit]

Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred.

Notes[edit]

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