Gray Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla johanna)

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Gray Pike Cichlid

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Gray Pike Cichlid

Crenicichla johanna

284 Litres (75 US G.)

25.4-39.9cm (10-15.7 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

6.8 - 7.6

24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)

10-20 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-8 years

Family

Cichlidae





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

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

Feeding regime

Environment Specifics

Behaviour

Identification

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

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