Ophthalmotilapia ventralis Ophthalmotilapia ventralis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Ophthalmotilapia ventralis
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
15.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
10.0–20.0
KH (dKH)
10.0–18.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Maternal mouthbrooder; rock and sand zones helpful.
Notes
Elegant featherfin; males display long ventral filaments.