Hornet Tilapia Care Guide
Heterotilapia buttikoferi
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Bioload Score
6000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 30.0 cm / 11.8"
- Temperature
- 24–28°C (75–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 200L (53 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- West Africa
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous; accepts a wide variety of foods but requires a diet rich in vegetable matter.
Community Compatibility
Best in a species-specific setup or with large, similarly aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Hornet Tilapia are known for their striking yellow and black stripes, resembling a hornet.
Gender Differences
Males are larger and more vividly colored.
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