Redbreast Tilapia – Coptodon rendalli

Redbreast Tilapia – Tilapia rendalli / Coptodon rendalli

The Redbreast Tilapia (Coptodon rendalli, formerly Tilapia rendalli) is a stunning and unusual African cichlid prized for its vibrant reddish-orange breast and belly colouration. This hardy, active species is an excellent choice for keepers looking for something different and eye-catching in their aquarium.

Why Choose the Redbreast Tilapia?

• Striking Colours: Males develop a vivid red-orange breast and throat, with olive-green upper body and iridescent scales
• Hardy & Adaptable: An extremely robust species that adapts well to a wide range of water conditions
• Active & Engaging: Constantly active swimmers with interesting social behaviours and breeding displays
• Unusual & Rare: Seldom seen in the UK hobby – a real talking point for any fish room

Available Sizes

• 4–5cm – Young juvenile, developing colouration – £6.00
• 6–7cm – Larger juvenile, showing more colour – £12.00

Care Guide – Redbreast Tilapia

Tank Setup & Compatibility

Provide a spacious aquarium with sand substrate, rocks, and driftwood for territory markers. These tilapia are herbivorous and will eat most live plants, so use hardy species like Anubias or Java Fern, or opt for artificial plants. Strong filtration is recommended.

Suitable tank mates: Other robust African cichlids, large catfish, and similarly sized semi-aggressive species.

Breeding

Redbreast Tilapia are substrate spawners that form monogamous pairs. Both parents guard the eggs and fry. Breeding pairs can produce 3,000–8,000 eggs per spawn, making them prolific breeders in aquaria.

Why Buy From Aquatropics?

At Aquatropics, we source only the finest quality live tropical fish, carefully selected for health, colour, and condition. All fish are quarantined and inspected before dispatch. We offer next-day delivery across the UK using specialist fish packaging.

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