Xenotilapia flavipinnis Xenotilapia flavipinnis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Xenotilapia flavipinnis
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom (sand)
Adult size (cm)
12.00
Minimum tank (L)
200
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Omnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–27.0
pH
8.20–9.20
GH (dGH)
8.0–18.0
KH (dKH)
8.0–16.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Feeding
Omnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Biparental mouthbrooder in some locales; provide calm flow.
Notes
Delicate sand-dweller; sensitive to poor water quality.