Galilee Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Galilee Tilapia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons (570 liters) for a single adult or pair
• Compatibility: Best kept in species-specific tanks or with other large, robust cichlids that can tolerate its semi-aggressive nature, especially during breeding. Avoid keeping with smaller, docile fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of open swimming areas, as well as rocks and driftwood for territories and hiding spots. Good filtration is essential due to their size and waste production. They are known to dig, so substrate should be fine gravel or sand, and plants should be robust or potted.

Water parameters

Temperature

75-82°F (24-28°C)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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