Petrotilapia (Petrotilapia tridentiger)

Fish in the family Cichlidae. Moderate care. Freshwater.

Quick facts

Scientific namePetrotilapia tridentiger

FamilyCichlidae

Also known asBlue Petro, Petrotilapia Tridentiger, Tridentiger

Care levelModerate

Reef safetyFreshwater

TemperamentAggressive

DietHerbivore

Adult size8 in

Minimum tank size75 gallons

Water parametersTemp 76-82°F, pH 7.8-8.6, GH 10-20 dGH

Appearance

Large mbuna with a blunt head and tricuspid teeth for combing algae; males often blue, females mottled. Bigger than most rock-dwellers.

Difficulty and care for the Petrotilapia

Moderate

Origin and habitat

Lake Malawi, Africa

Keeper notes

Large, robust aufwuchs-grazing mbuna; very territorial and needs bigger tanks than typical mbuna. Keep harems with extensive rockwork.

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