Redbelly tilapia vs Nkhomo-benga peacock: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Nkhomo-benga peacock can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Redbelly tilapia is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Redbelly tilapia can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • An adult Redbelly tilapia is about 3 times the length of a Nkhomo-benga peacock and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 22–28°C (72–82°F).
  • A pH of 7.2–8.2 suits both.

Side by side

Redbelly tilapiaNkhomo-benga peacock
Adult size40 cm (16 in)12 cm (4.7 in)
Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)210 L (55 US gal)
Temperature11–36°C (52–97°F)22–28°C (72–82°F)
pH6.0–9.07.2–8.2
Hardness5–20 dGH (89–357 ppm)10–30 dGH (178–535 ppm)
TemperamentSemi-aggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankNot suitable–
Care levelEasyEasy
DietOmnivoreOmnivore

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