Nile tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
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- Scientific name
- Oreochromis niloticus
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Synonyms
- Oreochromis niloticus niloticus
Water
- Temperature
- 21–27 °C
- pH
- 6.2–8.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 10–30 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 60 cm
- Minimum tank (volume)
- 756 L
- Minimum tank (length)
- 210 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Aggressive
Care
- Care difficulty
- Moderate
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Mouthbrooder
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