Tilapia Butikkofer?

[tongue4569]

Does anyone have any info on this cichlid, saw 1 at the lfs the other day and sparked interest. Would it be okay in a 46 Gal Malawi tank, presently 6-2 inch fish The most aggresive being a 1 3/4" demosoni.

[cuban jey]

the only thing is itll grow bigger than your malawis and the 46

[Vitaliy]

A Buttikoferi will easily outgrow a 45 gallon tank, 75 or a 90 would probably be a bare minimum for one as they get something a little over a foot. Plus I think it would end up eating all your fish. :)

[islander671]

a wonderful fish, but can be very,very aggresive. the only fish i have been able to keep with mine is a common pleco that is somewhat larger than him.

[b3n3d1ck]

Hornet Tilapia can grow over 12" in total length. Also, it is very aggressive fish and capable of killing your small fish. Not a good idea to add it to your tank.

[Motag 7]

i had a 13 inch one and it scared the crap out of my two foot long male midas'

[Edgar E. Cisneros]

Check it out i have two of them in a 150 with an arow a midas, flowerhorn, jack dempsey, electric blue, elongatus, compres., bifas, loselies and they are all doing good. but remeber u need to have a big tank.

[Zoodiver]

I had mine in my Malawi 90 gallon and had to pull it out due to aggression. It was beating the other fish to death.

Beautiful fish, though.

[DanDanUK]

Origin
West Africa (James Taylor territory)

Maximum Size
10 to 14 inches

Housing
Needs 30 gallons. Prefers more.

Planting
Plastic recommended

Temperature
75 to 80o

Attitude
Killer. Eliminates all competition.

Foods
Loves all foods

Water
Needs frequent water changes

[Fangs]

How big do they get in captivity? Mine I have had it for 3 years and is only 8-9 inches.

[tongue4569]

Thank you, all. I won't be getting that, at least without a bigger tank.

[DeLgAdO]

Thank you, all. I won't be getting that, at least without a bigger tank.
way to go! :D
your a responsible fishkeeper my man :thumbsup:

[fishking]

these guys are woosies, my africans half the size whooped them, and my south americans did the same, why why why do people keep saying their bad asses???

[DeLgAdO]

these guys are woosies, my africans half the size whooped them, and my south americans did the same, why why why do people keep saying their bad asses???


cause they get huge

[RockyGoldy]

Hah..my Butti is the most angelic fish I ever have...never displayed any aggression to its tankmates...

seen here in peace and resting with my giga:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=2/medium/P1010012.JPG


But i dun speak for all Buttis ok??? this is just a special case for me... :grinyes:

[Yo-Zuri]

they are plenty to be caught in our local water here

[RockyGoldy]

they are plenty to be caught in our local water here

Super Short Body specimen!! nice!

[IoStrisciare]

they are plenty to be caught in our local water here

can u catch one for me? :naughty:

[Yo-Zuri]

they are easy to get, just a line, a hook with some bread at the end

[RockyGoldy]

they are easy to get, just a line, a hook with some bread at the end

Most important is where is the fishing spot?

[MaJiKTeRRoR]

I had one and it killed most of the fish in my buddies 75 including a full grown oscar. What length are they a wuss at? He was the nastiest fish I ever had even nastier than my dovii.

P.S. I gave him to my buddy because he was killing my fish.

[RockyGoldy]

I had one and it killed most of the fish in my buddies 75 including a full grown oscar. What length are they a wuss at? He was the nastiest fish I ever had even nastier than my dovii.

P.S. I gave him to my buddy because he was killing my fish.

Hmmm..i have one big one as u see in the pic i posted earlier...and 3 more smaller ones in community with an Asian aro and green severum....dun seem to have any problem till this day...

[Yo-Zuri]

lakeside! :D

[IoStrisciare]

they are easy to get, just a line, a hook with some bread at the end

i want the SB one in your pic... :grinyes:

[Yo-Zuri]

are you sure its SB? just catching for fun, all released back after that

[RockyGoldy]

are you sure its SB? just catching for fun, all released back after that

its either SB or super fat!

[Yo-Zuri]

nevermind try my luck again, next time must keep my eyes open to see if its SB or not! haha

[IoStrisciare]

nevermind try my luck again, next time must keep my eyes open to see if its SB or not! haha

got nice thing must pass to me :ROFL:

[Filthy Sanchez]

i had a 13 inch one and it scared the crap out of my two foot long male midas'

I was informed (I had one that reached 11") that they get about 12" or 13".


P.S. Go Wings!

[pimptite]

i saw a 12" one at my lfs once, he'd charge the tank and grind his teeth at you.
i have an 8" one now, he has a stalemate with my 7" jag but my 6" female midas and 10" mayan dominate him. the poor guy tries though,he has a lot of heart.

[Miles]

WATCH THIS VIDEO ;)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9430

This is my Pet.. Bradley the Buttikoferi.

[benzjamin13]

BIG fish...and tasty too

[KurseD]

awsome fish, i've had mine for around 2 months now. he's around 6in, very very very territorial/aggressive...had some problems with him and my other cic's. but they all seem to have worked thinks out now. he goes ballistic whenever anyone goes near his area though.

[arapaimag]

How big do they get in captivity? Mine I have had it for 3 years and is only 8-9 inches.

I've got a breeding pair in my 15k that are 16". They took about 15 years to get that size.

[zennzzo]

:ROFL: He must have some serious issues with that PVC... :ROFL:


lakeside! :D
would that be no-tell-em lake? :naughty:

[Rokspydr]

I have a butti but it is a yellow and black striped one. the one's I see on here are dark colors. Is there a different kind?

Marc

[Rokspydr]

What kind of butti is it? http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c215/rokspydr/PC310051.jpg

[straitjacketstar]

What kind of butti is it?
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c215/rokspydr/PC310051.jpg

That's a butti and a jag.

[Miles]

When Buttikoferi are younger, they display that yellowish coloration. That is why they are often called 'Hornet Tilapia', with the black and yellow stripes.. As they grow older, it fades into black and grey/black and white depending on the mood they are in..

[wilycro]

Great looking fish!