Buttikoferi Cichlid (Tilapia buttikoferi) Merch Minimum: 125 gallons (juvenile)

Minimum: 125 gallons (juvenile)

Larger tanks recommended for groups or mixed predator setups

Amazing catfish

therefore they will definitely enjoy a planted aquarium where they can hide behind any plants or decorations if they feel threatened by other fish

Buttikoferi Cichlid (Tilapia buttikoferi) Merch Minimum: 125 gallons (juvenile)This attractive yet aggressive cichlid is found throughout much of West Africa, also known as the Zebra Tilapia or Buttikoferi Cichlid, it is a very popular aquarium fish. In nature they prefer the deeper waters and rocky habitats of vegetation choked West African rivers with salinities between next to nothing to nearly seawater strength at their mouths. They forage among the rock crevices for small crustaceans, worms, small fish, and vegetable