Starry Night Cichlid Paratilapia polleni
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Paratilapia polleni
Origin region
Madagascar
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
300
Temperament
Aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
23.0–28.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
3.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–2.00
Habitat & environment
Madagascar
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Aggressive
Breeding & care
Substrate spawner; highly protective of young.
Notes
Dark body speckled with iridescent “stars”; Madagascan endemic.