Ictiobus cyprinellus

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Bigmouth Buffalo
Bigmouth Buffalo
Species	Ictiobus cyprinellus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	1,703.435 liters 1,703,435.301 mL 450 US Gallons (1703.4L)
Size	48.425 in 120-123 cm (47.2-48.4")
pH	7.0 - 7.5
Temp.	285.928 K 12.778 °C 514.67 °R 291.483 K 18.333 °C 524.67 °R55 -65 °F (12.8-18.3°C)
Water Hardness	8-15
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	4-20 years

[edit] Alternative names

Gourdhead, Redmouth Buffalo, Common Buffalo, Bigmouth Buffalo, Brown Buffalo

[edit] Sexing

Males will display breeding tubercles on the head, scales and fin rays during spawning season.

[edit] Tank compatibility

Carnivorous large fish, not ideal of aquariums outside of public aquaria.

[edit] Diet

Eats live food such as crustaceans and worms, digs through the mud in shallow rivers to find food.

[edit] Environment Specifics

The fish comes from rivers and lakes in North America. It is quite hardy and is found in most parts of the rivers and lakes, feeds in the shallower parts.

[edit] Behaviour

Large fish that doesn't strictly shoal, found in shallow water to feed, often with it's tail out of water. Is sought after to people who fish as they do grow to such large sizes, and even can be speared in the shallow waters. Can be eaten, but quite boney.

[edit] Identification

Olive brown in colour, long dorsal fin, the largest of the Buffalo fish.

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[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Wikipedia