Red Pike Cichlid
Crenicichla sp. 'Atabapo'
Also known as: Red Pike Cichlid, Atabapo Pike Cichlid
Origin: South America
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 26 cm
- Min Tank
- 300 L
- Lifespan
- 8-10
- Swimming Level
- bottom-middle
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- aggressive, territorial
About
Crenicichla sp. 'Atabapo' is an undescribed pike cichlid from the Atabapo river of Venezuela, a tributary of the Orinoco. Its dramatic red-orange and black colouration is among the most vivid of any pike cichlid. Requires very soft, warm water and is best kept as a pair or alone.
Care Guide
Water: 26-30°C, pH 5.5-6.8, very soft acidic water essential. Tank: Minimum 300L, smooth driftwood and flat stones, leaf litter optional, strong filtration. Feeding: Carnivore; live or frozen fish, large prawn, quality large carnivore pellets. Behaviour: Aggressive and territorial; males will fight viciously without sufficient space. Compatibility: Species-only or opposite-sex pair only; not suitable for community tanks.
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