Steatocranus irvinei
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| Irvinei Cichlid | |
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| Irvinei Cichlid | |
| Species | Steatocranus irvinei |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 208.198 liters 208,197.648 mL 55 US Gallons (208.2L) |
| Size | 19.05 cm
6-7.5 " (15.2-19.1cm) |
| pH | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
6-16 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Rare |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Irvinei Cichlid
[edit] Sexing
- Males are larger and have longer finnage.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- This fish is best kept in male/female pairs in a spacious tank. Tankmates should be robust, but not aggressive, similar sized non-Cichlids.
[edit] Diet
- Prefers a meaty diet of live/frozen food such as brine shrimp and bloodworm but may also take pellets and flake.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Feed once or twice a day.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Should be kept in a minimum of a 48" tank for a pair. They prefer rocky decor consisting of weather-worn boulders and secure caves. They do best in soft acidic water with a medium-low current but can live in harder alkaline water.
[edit] Behaviour
- A territorial medium-sized unusual Cichlid that forms a strong pair bond.
[edit] Identification
- An elongated fish with a long pointed dorsal fin, rounded caudal fin and pointed anal fin. The mouth is downwards pointing and the large eyes are set high on the head. The body is silver-blue in colour with faint darker vertical bands and the belly can have yellow hues.
