Ictiobus cyprinellus
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| Bigmouth Buffalo | |
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| 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 |
| Water Hardness |
8-15 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
4-20 years |
Contents |
[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.
