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  • Ventralis, Blue Goldtip Cichlid

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    Common Name:Ventralis, Blue Goldtip Cichlid
    Scientific Name:    Ophthalmotilapia ventralis






    Temperature
    		 pH Range
    		 Hardness (dH)
    		 Max. Size
    		 Min. Tank Size
    		 Swim Area
    75F - 80F 7.4 - 8.0 10-12 dH 6 inches 100 gallons Middle

    Description:
    The Ophthalmotilapia ventralis is a beautiful tanganyikan cichlid, refered to as a 'Featherfin'. Several color morphs exist. Good tank mates are Shelldwellers and Cyprichromis, as these fish are not likely to nip at the ventralis' long ventral fins.

    They require a lot of open swim space. Keep rockwork to the back and ends of the tank.
    Origin:
    Lake Tanganyika , Africa
    Life Span:
    5 - 8 years
    Diet:
    Herbivore

    Gender Difference:
    Dimorphic
    Differences between male and female:
    Male is larger and has more coloration than the female. Male has much longer ventral fins.
    Breeding:
    Maternal Mouthbrooder
    The female will hold the eggs in her mouth. Gestation can take up to 3 weeks before the fry are released. During the holding time the female will probably refuse to eat.
    Temperament/Social Behavior:
    Territorial, Gregarious, Aggressive
    Availability:
    Occasionally Available
    Tags: cichlids, African cichlids
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