Lionhead Cichlid

Fish Species

Lionhead Cichlid

Steatocranus casuarius

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About

Rheophilic cichlid that prefers strong current and moves by hopping along the substrate.

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Classification

Scientific Name

Steatocranus casuarius

Origin Region

West Africa

Water Type

freshwater

Diet

Omnivore

Care Difficulty

Intermediate

Max Size

11 cm | 4.3 in

Water Requirements
West Africa

Temperature

23–27°C

pH

6–7.5

GH Hardness

3–10dGH

KH Alkalinity

2–6dKH

Min Tank Size

100L