Xenotilapia sima
None in common usage
Temperature
23–27°C
pH
9.5–9.5
dGH
8–25 ppm
Size
5 cm
Tank
100 L
Xenotilapia sima is a peaceful, sand-dwelling fish known for its unique reproductive behavior, where they mouthbrood their fry. They are best kept in social groups, with a sandy substrate being important to accommodate their natural digging and feeding behavior. High-quality filtration and regular water changes are essential to mimic their clean, natural environment.
Water parameters
Hardness
8–25 ppm
Temperature
23–27°C
pH
9.5–9.5
Tank & size
Fish size
5 cm
Tank length
60 cm
Tank volume
100 L
