Difference between revisions of "Oreochromis niloticus"
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− | + | == Origin == | |
− | + | :Nile river basin down to central Africa, introduced populations worldwide. | |
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− | + | == Sexing == | |
− | + | :Males, and females are identical | |
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− | + | == Tank compatibility == | |
+ | :Peaceful | ||
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+ | == Diet == | ||
+ | :omnivorous; will eat a variety of food. | ||
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+ | == Feeding regime == | ||
+ | :Daily | ||
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+ | == Environment specifics == | ||
+ | :Very adaptable species; can tolerate even brackish conditions. | ||
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+ | == Behaviour == | ||
+ | :A very placid species that is incredibly prolific. | ||
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+ | == Identification == | ||
+ | :Standard type is grey; colour varieties have been bred. | ||
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Revision as of 03:51, 13 December 2017
Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
53.3-61cm (21-24 ")
Freshwater
7.5 - 8.2
4.4-30°C (40 -86 °F)
10-15 °d
1:1 M:F
15-20 years
Family
Cichlidae
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
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.