| Family: | CICHLIDAE |
| Species: |
Steatocranus tinanti |
| Common Name: |
Thin Buffalo Head Cichlid, Lion Head Cichlid, Slender Buffalo Head Cichlid |
| Size: | Males up to 6″ (25cm) females smaller. |
| Habitat: | AFRICA: Malebo Pool and lower regions of the Congo River. |
| Min Tank Size: | 20 gallon for a pair. |
| Diet: | Carnivorous, Will take flake, pellets, frozen bloodworms and brine shrimp, prefers live. |
| Behavior: | Fairly peaceful. |
| Water: | 77 – 82°F (25-28°C) ; pH range: 6.0 – 7.5; dH range: 5- 19 |
| Care: | Medium. Prefers a sandy bottom and will dig. Said to be a cave spawner. |
| Communities: | Do not keep with other cichlids. Larger barbs, synodontis catfish and robust tetras will make good tankmates. |
| Suitability: | Good for those who can maintain a cichlid tank. |
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