................Smallmouth Buffalo
Other names:...........Unknown Origin:......................Mississippi basin and Gulf Coast drainages Max size:..................35" PH:............-..............6.8-7.4 Temperature:...........41-60 F. Min tank size:..........135 gallons Food:.........................live foods, flakes, pellets |
The Smallmouth Buffalo is a rare, coldwater fish. They are large-scaled and deep-bodied with a hunched back. The body is shaped like a carp and is silver in color. Its humped back gives it is common name of "buffalo."
Smallmouth Buffalo get very big. Adults can reach a length of three feet and 35 lbs. Juveniles may be kept in a chilled aquarium, but mature specimens may be too much to handle in captivity. The aquarium should be large and decorated with rocks and dense vegetation. Plenty of free-swimming space should be provided, and water qualities aren't critical as long as it's well-filtered and kept clean.
These fish are omnivorous and should be fed accordingly. Small invertebrates and algae tablets are relished. Spawning of this species occurs in late spring\early summer.
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