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Cichlid
Blockhead Cichlid (Steatocranus casuarius)
| Synonyms: | Lump head Cichlid, Lion head Cichlid, Buffalo head |
| 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 rock work 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. |
| Related Spec: | ... |
| Special Info: |
These fish like caves, and protect small territories.
More info -- River Tanks |
