ASTATOTILAPIA BROWNAE
October 04, 2019
by Jannie Hoang
Keeping Snapshot
Difficulty: IntermediateMax Growth Size: 12 cm
Temperament: Territorial, keep with similar types.
Preferred Water Parameters
Temperature: 22-27 degrees celsius
pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
pH Level: 7.2 - 7.8
General Hardness: Moderate
Range
Africa: Lake Victoria
Reproduction
Mouthbrooder, females incubate the eggs in their mouth until the fry are free-swimming. Easily bred and the fry are easy to raise.
Feeding
Omnivorous. Eats all normal foods.
Additional Comments
Males quite attractive when mature, with multi-coloured bodies. Can be aggressive, particularly when breeding, so provide some hiding places. Tankmates should be of similar size and hardy nature.
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October 04, 2019
by Jannie Hoang
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