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Big-spot Polleni Cichlid Paratilapia bleekeri

Water: Freshwater

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Overview

Scientific name
Paratilapia bleekeri
Origin region
Madagascar (north)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Mid-Bottom
Adult size (cm)
35.00
Minimum tank (L)
280
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 (north)

Feeding

Carnivore

Temperament & behaviour

Semi-aggressive

Breeding & care

Substrate spawner; attentive parents.

Notes

Large-bodied cousin of P. polleni with bigger spots; rare.

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Created: 2025-09-02 22:32:53
Updated: 2025-09-02 22:32:53
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