Redbelly Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Redbelly Tilapia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (for a single adult or pair)
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust, similarly sized cichlids or large, peaceful fish. Avoid small, timid species. Territorial during breeding.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding spots (rocks, caves, driftwood) and a sandy or fine gravel substrate. Good filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Can be destructive to live plants.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-30°C (72-86°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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