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Xenotilapia ochrogenys Xenotilapia ochrogenys

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Xenotilapia ochrogenys
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

Mouthbrooder; stress-sensitive; avoid boisterous tankmates.

Notes

Sand-sifter; keep in groups; very clean, oxygen-rich water.

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