Description
Remarks: These fascinating little cichlids develop a large hump, called a nuchal hump, on their heads upon maturity with it being more exaggerated on males. The more dominant the male, the bigger the hump!
Scientific Name: Steatocranus casuarius
Common Name: Buffalo Head Cichlid
Max Size: 5″
pH: 6.0-7.5
Hardness: Moderate
Temperature: 72-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: West Africa
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: West African cichlids, catfish, larger schooling fish.
Tank Mate Options:
Congo Tetra
Synodontis ocellifer
Slender Buffalo Head Cichlid
