Ophthalmotilapia nasuta Ophthalmotilapia nasuta
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Ophthalmotilapia nasuta
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid
Adult size (cm)
18.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
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; harem groups in larger tanks.
Notes
Long-nosed featherfin; needs spacious, well-oxygenated tanks.