Featherfin Cichlid (Ophthalmotilapia ventralis) - LG

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