Banded Tilapia Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Banded Tilapia in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: beginner
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: omnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons (280 liters) for a pair or small group
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other robust cichlids of similar size and temperament, or larger, peaceful community fish. Avoid very small or overly aggressive tank mates. Provide plenty of hiding spots to reduce aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-filtered tank with plenty of hiding places such as rocks, caves, and driftwood. Substrate should be sand or fine gravel as they enjoy digging. Live plants may be uprooted. Good water quality is crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

7.0-8.5

Hardness

10-20 dGH

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