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Name
Scientific name
Tilapia guinasana
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
Tilapia guinasana is a cichlid endemic to Lake Guinas, a deep sinkhole lake in Namibia, and is considered critically endangered. Groundwate…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
140mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 19–25°C, pH 7–7.8
Hardness
10–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Namibia
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Namibia. Endemic to Lake Guinas, but has also been introduced into Lake Otjikoto and some reservoirs in Namibia for conservation purposes. It has also been rec…
Habitat
Lake Guinas (and also Lake Otjikoto) is a sink hole lake containing very clear water. The fish are found around the rocky walls of the lake, where they defend …
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~108 litres.
Maintenance
The fish will exhibit the most natural behaviour if maintained in a biotope setup. This should contain piles of rockwork built up around the back and sides of …
Water conditions
Temperature: 19 – 25 °C. pH: 7.0-7.8 Hardness: 10-15°H
Diet
In nature, it mainly feeds on algae and organisms found within it by grazing the rocky walls of the lake. A low protein diet is therefore essential in keeping …
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be kept with larger African tetras such as Congo tetras but does best in a species tank to allow the best possible chances of a successful spawn. The fish …
Sexual dimorphism
Difficult to sex. The only reliable method is to examine the genital papillae of the fish but this is for experts only. The papilla is pointed in the male and …
Reproduction
Possible. Bi-parental substrate spawner. In nature, the fish will often choose a ledge on the rocky walls of Lake Guinas on which to spawn. In the aquarium, a …
Notes
Rare in the hobby, this species is unfortunately considered critically endangered in the wild. The lake in which it is found is receiving less groundwater than…
References
References
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