The Hornet Cichlid is a large oval shaped, robust species that is colored black with a series of 7 to 9 yellow to white vertical bands running down the body. The vertical black bars are broader than the lighter yellow or white bands, and their stripes tend to fade as they age. The head is colored a dusky yellow, their throat and fins are black, and all but their anal and pelvic fins have the same striping as the body.
| Scientific name | Common Name | Size | Temperament |
| Tilapia buttikoferi | Hornet cichlid | 300mm | Aggressive |
| Water Temperature | Water pH | Tank size | Diet |
| 23-26oC | 6.8-7.5 | 500 litres | omnivore |