Nile Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Nile 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. Can be territorial, especially during breeding. Avoid small or docile tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires excellent filtration due to high bioload. Needs ample swimming space and hiding spots. Can be destructive to live plants. Prone to overpopulation in aquariums if breeding is not controlled.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-30°C (72-86°F)

pH level

6.0-8.5

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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