Buttikoferi Cichlid

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The Buttikoferi Cichlid is from the river systems of Western Africa. They are sometimes known as the Zebra Tilapia fish because of the black and white vertical stripes. They start out peaceful when younger but will become more territorial as they age.

With the Buttikoferi Cichlid, it's best to provide them with at least a 70 gallon tank with plenty of rocks for hiding and to create territorial spots. It's also best to keep them with similar size fish as they will sometimes bully smaller fishes.

You can feed the Buttikoferi Cichlid a variety of food from flakes to pellets. Live food choices can be chosen from brine shrimps, earthworms or mosquito larvae.

Buttikoferi Cichlid, 4.7 out of 5 based on 6 ratings
One Review to “Buttikoferi Cichlid”
Gary on December 14th, 2009 12:36 pm

These suckers are AGRESSIVE. they also like to grab rocks and smash them against the corners of the tank. they are big, bast and muscular. Do not putthem with fish that can be bullied or eaten. I have seen these things beat up on tiger oscars 4-5 inches longer than themselves.


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