Tilapia Butikkofer?

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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.
 
Fangs said:
How big do they get in captivity? Mine I have had it for 3 years and is only 8-9 inches.
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I've got a breeding pair in my 15k that are 16". They took about 15 years to get that size.
 
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
 
What kind of butti is it?
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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..
 
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