Description
Remarks: Ophthalmotilapia boops (pronounced BOW-ops) are part of a group of Tanganyikan cichlids called Featherfins. Males have elaborate pelvic fins that extend through the anal fin and end in bright egg spots. This species is fairly active and requires a large space for swimming, both in the open and among rock piles.
Scientific Name: Ophthalmotilapia boops
Common Name: Silver Streak
Max Size: 5″
pH: 7.5-8.6
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Aggressive
Region of Origin: Lake Tanganyika, Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred F1
Diet: Frozen meats and vegetarian flake or pellet.
Compatibility: Cyprichromis, rock-dwelling and shell-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlids
Tank Mate Options:
Cyprichromis leptosoma “Kerenge”
Julidochromis ornatus
(Neolamprologus multifasciatus)
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