Originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This fish has many names, among others, African Blockhead, buffalohead, Humphead, lionhead, or lumphead cichlid. Habitat is in river flows and turbulent flows rapidly in the lower Congo river and its tributaries. This fish is small, it can only reach a size of 12 cm for the males while the female measuring up to 8 cm.
Lionhead cichlid has a dark blue-purple or grayish brown tekadang decorated with white patches shaped elongated. Scales have a clear white color restrictions. Nonong there on his forehead. Nonong are fat bulges that form on the forehead of the fish. The males have Nonong larger than the female.
Lionhead cichlid has a dark blue-purple or grayish brown tekadang decorated with white patches shaped elongated. Scales have a clear white color restrictions. Nonong there on his forehead. Nonong are fat bulges that form on the forehead of the fish. The males have Nonong larger than the female.
Lionhead cichlid is a fish that like to dig. Often they create tunnels and caves on the substrate in the tank. Because this fish likes to dig, the substrate used in the aquarium is a substrate of sand. Complete aquarium with a pile of stones arranged to form caves, but make sure that the stack is safe so as not to overwrite the current fish in it. It is recommended to place it in the bottom of the aquarium as well as gluing the rock pile with silicon. Pieces of wood is also suitable as a decoration. Plants can be used as a decoration but it should be strong and well rooted to rooted in wood and stone pieces that are not compromised by the habits of this fish likes to dig. Suggested minimum aquarium size 75x12x12 cm or minimum capacity of 70 liters. Water conditions are necessary; pH 6.0 to 7.5 the water temperature 24-28 ° C. The water in the tank should have good oxygen levels and has a strong flow of water in some places to reflect the natural habitat of this fish.
It is recommended to use a small powerhead to create a flow of water in the aquarium. But also must be provided a quiet wing area for these fish. Flower pots upside down and long PVC pipe can be used as fish nests and can be used for spawning facilities. Feed that can be given is a dry feed or feed flakes. Live or frozen food must also be given on a regular basis such as bloodworm and brine shrimp. Lionhead cichlid is teritoriali. This fish can be kept with other fish in a community aquarium as congo tetra or Synodontis catfish. Do not keep it together with other cichlid species when the size of the tank is not big enough. Lionhead cichlid should be kept in pairs. Larger tank is necessary if you want to keep more than one pair together.
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