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Gray Pike Cichlid

Gray Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla johanna

Difficulty

Moderate

Min. Tank Size

284 Litres (75 US G.)

Size

25.4-39.9cm (10-15.7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.8 - 7.6

Temp.

24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)

Water Hardness

10-20 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-8 years

Habitat

South America

Family

Cichlidae

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Additional names

Gray Pike Cichlid, Grey Pike Cichlid, Red Finned Pike Cichlid, Red Pike Cichlid, Red Finned Pike Cichlid, Fire Pike Cichlid

Origin

In the wild C. johanna comes from S. America including the Rio Orosa in Peru.^[1]

Sexing

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Tank compatibility

Pikes are fairly aggressive Cichlids and are not compatible with pikes of other species or members of the same species and same sex. Pikes usually do not back down from a challenge.

Diet

This section requires expansion with: Details on what this species will eat..

Feeding regime

This section requires expansion with: Specific feeding instructions other then the standard Feeding Regime.

Environment Specifics

This section requires expansion with: Anything the species requires to be comfortable in the tank, such as caves or grasses.

Behaviour

This section requires expansion with: Any behaviour quirks such as gulping air, or aggressiveness..

Identification

Wide mouth and nostrils very close to (almost on) upper jaw. This is a distinct feature of C. johanna.

Pictures

References

External links

• Fishbase (Mirrors: )