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.