Striped Pike Cichlid

Remarks: Striped Pike Cichlids are found in the lower Amazon River Basin. These Pike display a thick black horizontal bar from the tip of their nose all the way down the middle of their body to their tail. Like other Pike, these are extremely aggressive and need to be housed in a large aquarium due to their large growth potential.

Scientific Name: Crenicichla sp.

Common Name: Striped Pike Cichlid

Max Size: 12-16"

pH: 5.0-7.0

Hardness: Soft

Temperature: 72-82°

Aggressiveness: Aggressive

Region of Origin: South America

Captive Bred or Wild: Wild

Diet: Frozen-thawed or live foods, High protein pellet

Compatibility: Large South American cichlids, plecos

Tank Mate Options:

• Red Tiger Severum
• Satanoperca daemon
• L097 Polka Dot Cactus Pleco

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