Black Diamond Madagascar cichlid
Paratilapia polleni
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- Scientific name
- Paratilapia polleni
- Family
- Cichlidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Cichlidae
- Order
- Cichliformes
- Synonyms
- Paracara typus, Paratilapia bleekeri, Paratilapia typus
Origin
- Native region
- África
Water
- Temperature
- 17–28 °C
- pH
- 6.5–8
- General hardness (GH)
- 8–25 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 28 cm
- Minimum tank (volume)
- 205 L
- Minimum tank (length)
- 120 cm
Behavior
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Swimming level
- Bottom
Care
- Care difficulty
- Easy
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Vulnerable (VU)
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