Blackchin Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Blackchin Tilapia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with other large, robust, and equally aggressive cichlids. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or peaceful fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a spacious tank with plenty of hiding spots and robust filtration. Can tolerate brackish conditions, which may be beneficial for their health. Known for digging, so substrate should be fine sand or gravel, and plants should be hardy or potted.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-30°C (75-86°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-25 dGH

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