Popular Freshwater Fish!

Uncle Bill's Pet Centers carries a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, and selection may vary by store location. Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish Uncle Bill's offers - but it is not a complete listing of all the fish we have available at any given time. This list as well as our in-store availability fluctuates and is updated regularly. Please note this information on each fish's page is for your reference only, and any advice acquired from these listings is to be used at your own discretion.

Zebra Tilapia

Facts and Information

tilapia buttikoferi

Since the Zebra Tilapia is a thick bodied fish that grows to twelve inches, this happens often, especially since they are highly territorial and aggressive. Females are smaller and dividers are often used between breeding pairs with a hole only large enough to let the female through so she can escape the male if he becomes too aggressive during spawning. They will eat any live plants and are known to dig in the gravel and even rearrange decorations in the tank to their liking. This Species originates in West Africa in the lower coastal regions from Guinea-Bissau to Liberia.