Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla saxatilis)

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Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid

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Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla saxatilis

246 Litres (65 US G.)

15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

7.0 - 7.2

25 -30 °C (77-86°F)

8-10 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





Additional names

Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid, Ringtail Pike Cichlid

Additional scientific names

Sparus saxatilis, Sparus biocellatus, Sparus pavo, Scarus pavoninus


Origin

South America: Atlantic coast drainages of Suriname, French Guiana, Guyana, Venezuela and Trinidad.

Sexing

Tank compatibility

Diet

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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