Lionhead CichlidBlockhead Cichlid ~ Buffalo Cichlid ~ Humphead Cichlid
Family: Cichlidae
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The lionhead is a variety of goldfish similar to the ranchu. Both lack dorsal fins, have a double tail, and compact, rounded bodies. The Lionhead is usually considered a Chinese variety, while the ranchu was developed in Japan.
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Lionhead Goldfish
A short-bodied fish with no dorsal fin and short tail fins. A berry-like growth covers the head and face. Aerate the water as gill activity may be impaired.
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LIONHEAD
A pimply raspberry like head growth gives this it's name.
The Lionhead has the body of the Veiltail with the finnage of the Fantail. This fish requires good aeration.
Lionheads - Resembling a lion's main, Lionheads have a bumpy growth on their head. They have no dorsal (top) fin, and sport a double caudal fin. The Oranda is a Lionhead with a veiltail and a dorsal fin.
LIONHEAD
The lionhead is a double-tailed breed with no dorsal fin. It has a short rectangular body with a small double-tail. The back has a gentle, even curve, which is carried right to the peduncle.
Lionhead
Short rounded body, no dorsal, with downward pointing tail, Oranda-like head growths.
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African Blockhead, Buffalohead, Lionhead, Lumphead [Pictures]
Steatocranus casuarius
SYN: Steatocranus elongatus
PD: An elongated fish with a cranial lump that is characteristic to the fish included in the genus.
They sold a woman whom I personally know a Lionhead rabbit, claiming it to be a Lionhead 'Mini", which, let me tell you, is legitimately a species. There are small versions of Lionhead rabbits.
You will find a few kinds of goldfish you can keep like oranda, ranchu and lionhead in the goldfish tank. When you are preparing for a angelfish aquarium, then you've to take note these tropical fishes require at least a 15 and above gallon tank.
My friend, for example, has a large 10 year old lionhead goldfish with a huge growth on its head which is increasing in size as it ages.
The Buffalo Head Cichlid is also known as the Lionhead or Blockhead Cichlid, and originates within the Congo River basin, Africa.
Description: my common and lionhead in search of food on the tank floor.
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A combination of Ryunkins and Lionheads, pearlscaper plastic plants, black gravel and grey and white granite stones represents a combination which would attractively contrast with the vivid colors of goldfish.
Domestic "fantails", with heavier bodies and a double tail, also make nice hardy aquarium specimens, and are a little shorter and less assertive than the single-tails. Imported "fancy" goldfish, including orandas, lionheads, ...
It is also important to remember the fish's behavior when determining whether it will fit in your tank or not. A very active fish, like a Zebra Danio or a Pictus Catfish, will need more swimming space than a less active fish, like a Lionhead ...
acrostoma (blk-tailed gourami) TFH Oct 92 Sphaerichthys asphromenoides(Chocolate Gourami) TFH Aug 90 Sphaerichthys osphromenoides (Choc Gourami) TFH Nov 90 Steatocranus casuarius (Buffalohead) TFH Dec 80 Steatocranus casuarius (Lionhead cichlid) TFH ...
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