Remarks: Ophthalmotilapia ventralis 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 ventralis “Longola”

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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: F1

Diet: Frozen meats and vegetarian flake.

Compatibility: Cyprichromis, rock-dwelling Tanganyikan cichlids

Tank Mate Options:

• Cyprichromis leptosoma “Kerenge“
• Julidochromis ornatus

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