Madagascar Cichlid Paratilapia polleni
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Paratilapia polleni
Origin region
Madagascar (NW rivers & lakes)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
30.00
Minimum tank (L)
250
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
22.0–27.0
pH
6.50–7.50
GH (dGH)
5.0–15.0
KH (dKH)
2.0–8.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Madagascar (NW rivers & lakes)
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Semi-aggressive
Breeding & care
Substrate spawner; pair forms family unit.
Notes
Also called Black Diamond Cichlid; striking spotted body. Territorial.