Fish Database: African Blockhead - Steatocranus casuarius
Aquarium requirements
Aquarium suitability: 1/5
Sociability rating: 1/10
Area of tank: Bottom
Aquarium water conditions: 6-8.5, vs,s,m,h
Temperature: 24 - 28C
Feeding: Dried, live, frozen foods
Minimum tank size: 75cm
Min / Max number in tank:
Fish fact file
Family: Cichlidae (Cichlids)
Synonyms: Steatocranus elongatus
Other common names: Lionhead Cichlid, Humphead Cichlid, Lumphead
Origin: Africa; Stanley Pool, lower Congo river basin
Natural habitat: Quiet areas amongst fast flowing rapids
Size: 10cm
Behavior: Territorial, pair forming
Breeding: Egg layer; spawning takes place in caves and parents protect the eggs and young
Natural water conditions: pH 6-8, very soft to hard
Sexing: Males are larger and have a more pronounced hump head
African Blockhead
Fish code No.1118
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Picture By Mike Lavery
The African Blockhead is an interesting fish due to its markings and distinctive humped head. The fish forms strong pairs and has plenty of character preffering to stay at the bottom of the aquarium and take residence in caves and other hiding spots. Whilst behaivour varies between individuals, some are territorial and aggressive so only robust, sizeable tankmates are recommended. Otherwise easy to care for and an interesting, robust aquarium fish.
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