Xenotilapia papilio Xenotilapia papilio
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Xenotilapia papilio
Origin region
Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Care level
Challenging
Level in tank
Bottom (rock/sand interface)
Adult size (cm)
10.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
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; stable rockwork essential.
Notes
Lives along rock-sand edges; striking finnage.