Bream (Chilotilapia rhoadesii)

Scientific Name(s): Chilotilapia rhoadesii, Chilotilapia rhoadesi

 

Common Name(s): Bream

 

Family: Cichlidae

 

Species Type: African Cichlids, Lake Malawi

 

Maximum Size: 9 inches

 

Life Span: 9 years

 

Natural Habitat: East African Lake Malawi

 

Minimum Tank Size: 60 gallons

 

Tank Region: All over

 

Possible Tank Mates: Other less aggressive african cichlids

 

Description: Chilotilapia rhoadesii (Bream) should be kept in an aquarium with large caves and other hiding places among large rocks. They prefer a coarse bottom substrate. This species is best kept in groups.

 

Temperature Range 72°F - 82°F

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pH Range 7.5 - 8.5

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Hardness 5° - 15°

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Breeding Information: Breams are mouthbrooders. Keep a ratio of one male to three or more females to avoid any one female being over pursued. The fry are released by the mother after three weeks.

 

Sexing Information: Males develop a blue head and usually have some blue on their body as well.

 

Diet: Omnivorous - does well with flake or pellet food supplimented by fresh green vegetables and live snails.

 

Temperment: Breams are a little territorial but much less aggressive than most african cichlids. They are still from Lake Malawi so they do not make good community fish.

 

Common Diseases: None specific to species

 

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Bream (Chilotilapia rhoadesii)