Yellow-Fin Xenotilapia
Xenotilapia flavipinnis — Elegant sand-sifting mouthbrooder; peaceful in groups, needs fine sand substrate.
Care at a glance
| Scientific name | Xenotilapia flavipinnis |
|---|---|
| Type | cichlid |
| Adult size | 3.5" |
| Minimum tank | 40 gal |
| Group size | 6+ |
| Temperament | peaceful |
| Temperature | 75-80°F |
| pH | 7.8-8.5 |
| GH | 10-20 |
| Diet | Sinking pellets, frozen, sifts sand |
| Swimming zone | bottom |
| Care level | moderate |
| Plant-safe | No |