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Synonyms Ophthalmochromis ventralis, O. ventralis ventralis, Ophthalmotilapia ventralis ventralis, Paratilapia ventralis
Distribution Lake Tanganyika, Africa.
Maximum Size 15cm (5.9")
Temperature 23-26°C
Water Parameters Hard, alkaline conditions essential. pH: 8.0-9.0, dH: 15-25 degrees.
Compatibility Tanganyikan cichlid community
Lighting No special requirements
Sexual Dimorphism In mature fish, the males are larger, more colourful, and have much longer ventral fins.
Feeding Flake, granules, cichlid pellets and frozen foods
