Ictiobus niger

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Black Buffalo
Black Buffalo
Species Ictiobus niger
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 946.353 liters
946,352.945 mL

250 US Gallons (946.4L)

Size 48.425 in

120-123 cm (47.2-48.4")

pH 6.5 - 7.5
Temp. 291.15 K
64.4 °F
524.07 °R

297.15 K
75.2 °F
534.87 °R
18 -24 °C (64.4-75.2°F)

Water Hardness

6-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

18-24 years

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Black Buffalo

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

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[edit] Behaviour

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Facts about Ictiobus niger
Availability Uncommon
Common name Black Buffalo
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Catostomidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 48.425 in (123 cm)  +
Maximum age 24  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.5  +
Maximum temperature 297.15 K (24 °C, 75.2 °F, 534.87 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 250 US Gallon (946.353 liters, 946,352.945 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 6  +
Minimum pH 6.5  +
Minimum temperature 291.15 K (18 °C, 64.4 °F, 524.07 °R)  +
Scientific name Ictiobus niger
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