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Name
Scientific name
Steatocranus tinanti
Described by
Authority Poll, Year 1939, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Not recorded
Photograph credits
All 2 credited
Summary
Steatocranus tinanti is a rheophilic cichlid from around Malebo Pool in the River Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo. It has a confused ta…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
130mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Water movement High: fast-flowing river or riffle
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 25–28°C, pH 6–7.5
Hardness
5–19dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Territorial
Social needs
A pair
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
DR Congo
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Democratic Republic of Congo, around Malebo Pool in the River Congo.
Habitat
It inhabits rapids and other turbulent waters, usually being found around the shorelines where they excavate shallow pits.
Aquarium size
36" x 12" x 12" (90x30x30cm) - 80 litres is suitable for a single pair.
Maintenance
A substrate of sand is best as the fish like to dig, often creating a network of caves and tunnels under the tank decor. Furnish the aquarium with piles of roc…
Water conditions
Temperature: 25 – 28 °C pH: 6.0-7.5 Hardness: 5-19°H
Diet
It will accept dried pellets or flakes, but these should be supplemented with regular feedings of live and frozen foods such as bloodworm and brineshrimp.
Behaviour and compatibility
A territorial species that can be combined with other species requiring similar conditions. Good tankmates include some Alestiid tetras, Chaetostoma sp., Chilo…
Sexual dimorphism
The male is larger than the female, with more elongated dorsal and anal fins. His head is also greatly enlarged.
Reproduction
Possible. Cave spawner. The fish may breed in a community setup, but is best spawned in a species tank. A shoal of Congo tetras or similar may be added to act …
Notes
S. tinanti has a confused taxonomic history, having been previously classified in the genera Gobiochromis and then Leptotilapia, before being assigned to Steat…
References
References
No references