Sarotherodon melanotheron

Blackchin Tilapia

saltwater

Bioload 0.5

Expert care

Cichlidae

Care at a glance

Keep the full range stable rather than chasing a single perfect number. Acclimate slowly and test water before making any major change.

Temperature

23–25°C

pH range

7–8

Minimum tank

400 litres

Typical lifespan

10 years

Diet

Herbivore

Origin

Africa

Adult size

Up to 28 cm

Community planning

No simple community match is listed. Review temperament, size and individual behaviour carefully.

Watch for

marine ichstresshandling injury

Planning to add this species?

Use the compatibility checker before purchase, then quarantine new livestock where possible.

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Profile provenance

Transparent care data

IUCN LC

Taxonomy, adult size and available environmental fields come from FishBase release 26.07. Tank volume and any labelled planning baselines are conservative FishSnap estimates—not guarantees.

View FishBase species record