{"product_id":"buffalo-head-cichlid","title":"Buffalo Head Cichlid","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16241860865786264283\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Buffalo Head Cichlid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16241860865786264283\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Buffalo Head Cichlid, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003eSteatocranus casuarius\u003c\/em\u003e, is a unique freshwater fish native to the Congo River basin in Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16241860865786264738\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are also called Lionhead or Blockhead Cichlids due to the prominent hump that develops on the head of males as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"16241860865786265193\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cichlids are known for their semi-aggressive, territorial behavior, especially during breeding, and their preference for well-oxygenated water with strong currents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"40ff1c18-cbd4-4b26-86ba-c885e482438b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"UV3uM\"\u003e The fish like to dig, so a sandy substrate is required. They often enjoy digging tunnels under aquarium decor. We strongly recommend using silicone to secure decorations and rocks in place, so they do not fall on fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHusbandry \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament: Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 20 Gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Temperature: 75-82 °F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater pH: 6.0-7.5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSocial Group: M\/F Pair\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet: Herbivorous; Spirulina Flakes, Blanched Vegetables, Algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with: Congo Tetra, Alestes Tetra, Bristlenose Pleco, Synodontis sp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danaqua Live Fish \u0026 More","offers":[{"title":"1.5\"-2\"","offer_id":52359411105924,"sku":"sku-42303143182430","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0308\/7492\/files\/cichlid-buffalohead1.jpg?v=1782006469","url":"https:\/\/scholarlyexotics.myshopify.com\/products\/buffalo-head-cichlid","provider":"Scholarly Exotics LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}