| Scientific Name: |
Steatocranus casuarius |
| Common Name: |
Lionhead cichlid, Blockhead or Lumphead Cichlid |
| Geographic Origin: |
Rapids in the lower Zaire River , Africa |
| Size: |
10.0 – 12.0 cm ( 3.9 – 4.7 in) |
| Diet: |
All types of dry, live, and frozen food. |
| Life Span: |
8 – 12 years |
| Tank Set Up: |
Keep in a community tank. Provide many hiding places like rock piles or some flat rocks.. You may add some plants as you wish. |
| Description: |
Males have a much bigger nupchal humps or a large hump on the head than the female Lionhead cichclid. Used to river rapids and they live very close to the bottom. Because of their reduced swim bladder they are unable to float motionless in the water. Lionhead’s temperament is Semi-aggressive. |
| Breeding: |
Fairly easy to breed, This fish is pair forming and a secret brooders as well. Will pair off then dig a den underneath a rock where they will spawn. After about 1 week, the fry will hatch and will be free-swimming within a few days after that. Pairs are made for life. |
