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What other fish can live with tilapia?

Asked: Brian Klein, Last Updated:

Quite a few tilapia species might eat small fish in the aquarium and are therefore not suitable tank mates for such fishes. Tilapias can instead be combined with catfish, barbs and semi-aggressive cichlids.

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