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Name
Scientific name
Lophiobagrus cyclurus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Claroteidae
Common names
African Bullhead
Photograph credits
Not recorded
Summary
The African bullhead, Lophiobagrus cyclurus, is a small claroteid catfish endemic to Lake Tanganyika. It hides among rocks by day and forag…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
100mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 75 cm, Minimum depth 30 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 7.5–9
Hardness
15–30dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Burundi, DR Congo, Tanzania, Zambia, Lake Tanganyika
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Endemic to Lake Tanganyika.
Habitat
It hides among rocks during daytime hours, emerging to forage under cover of darkness.
Aquarium size
75 ∗ 30 ∗ 30 cm - ~68 litres bare minimum, although larger is recommended (see below).
Maintenance
Should be housed in a Lake Tanganyika biotope setup, with piles of rocks arranged to form caves in which it can seek refuge. Provide areas of open water for sw…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 26 °C pH: 7.5-9.0 Hardness: 15-30°H
Diet
Omnivorous and unfussy. Frozen, live and dried foods are all accepted.
Behaviour and compatibility
Although very small fish will be eaten, it will live happily in most communities of Tanganyikan catfish and cichlids. It can also be kept in small species grou…
Sexual dimorphism
Unknown.
Reproduction
Rarely bred in aquaria but it has been achieved. Apparently, the breeding pair lay their eggs in a rocky cave, and the eggs hatch in around 4-5 days. No extend…
Notes
An interesting addition to the Tanganyikan community that is not often seen in the hobby. There is a rumour that this cat can secrete a poisonous mucous when s…
References
References
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