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Name
Scientific name
Ophthalmotilapia boops
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Ophthalmotilapia boops is a mouthbrooding cichlid endemic to Lake Tanganyika, found only along the southern Tanzanian coastline. It inhabit…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
150mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 38 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
8–25dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Aggressive towards its own kind
Social needs
One male with several females
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Tanzania, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It is found only along the southern Tanzanian coastline.
Habitat
It inhabits rocky drop-offs and slopes.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 38 cm - ~173 litres.
Maintenance
The aquarium should contain scattered piles of rocks arranged to form caves for with large areas of open water. A sandy substrate and good biological filtratio…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 8-25°H
Diet
Will accept most foods but high protein varieties should be avoided. Ensure the fish receive some vegetable matter as part of the diet, such as blanched spinac…
Behaviour and compatibility
A relatively boisterous species that requires a lot of space for its size. However, it should be the dominant species in the tank or it will become withdrawn a…
Sexual dimorphism
Male fish are larger and more colourful with longer fins than females, particularly the ventral fins.
Reproduction
Possible. Maternal mouthbrooder. A large tank furnished as suggested above is ideal. Large areas of sandy substrate are particularly essential. The fish should…
Notes
This was the first species to be placed into the genus Ophthalmotilapia.
References
References
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