Fish Profiles at Pet Resources -- Blockhead Cichlid

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Blockhead Cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius )

Synonyms:	Lumphead Cichlid, Lionhead Cichlid, Buffalohead	(Click to Enlarge) (Male) Image provided by Susan Rome
Stats:	Adult Size: 4 3/4" (12 cm) Temp: 75-81 F (24-27 C) Tank: 32" (80 cm) minimum
Requirements:	Water parameters not overly important. Likes rockwork and caves, river fish.
Diet:	Anything. Will take flake, live, frozen, or pellet. Very undemanding.
Breeding:	Adult males have larger nasal hump, breed in caves, care for the young well.
Sociability:	Aggressive when breeding, also protects a territory in the tank.
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Special Info:	These fish like caves, and protect small territories. More info -- River Tanks