Preffered Tilapia buttikoferi ph level

Jakec96

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Can someone tell me what my ph lvl should be for a buttikoferi I'm seeing so many different levels online some sites say 7.8 to 8.6 and others are saying 6.5 to 7.0. So obviously I'm a bit confused how could they be talking about the same fish?
 

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They are a riverine species that will tolerate just about any pH as long as its not too acid or too basic. I believe anything from 6-8.5 is fine.
This species eats the feces as they come out of a hippos ass, that alone should tell you something about their hardiness.
 

Jakec96

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They are a riverine species that will tolerate just about any pH as long as its not too acid or too basic. I believe anything from 6-8.5 is fine.
This species eats the feces as they come out of a hippos ass, that alone should tell you something about their hardiness.
Thanx for the reply. These fish are definitely something else they have so much personality, and extremely aggressive.
 
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