Red Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Red Tilapia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (for adults)
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust cichlids that can tolerate their semi-aggressive nature. Avoid small, timid, or long-finned tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration due to high bioload. Provide plenty of open swimming space and some hiding spots. Can be territorial, especially during breeding. Prone to stunting in inadequate tank sizes.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-30°C (75-86°F)

pH level

6.5-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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