Crenicichla saxatilis

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Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid
Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid
Species Crenicichla saxatilis
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 246.052 liters
246,051.766 mL

65 US Gallons (246.1L)

Size 7.874 in

15-20 cm (5.9-7.9")

pH 7.0 - 7.2
Temp. 298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R

303.15 K
86 °F
545.67 °R
25 -30 °C (77-86°F)

Water Hardness

8-10

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

5-8 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid, Ringtail Pike Cichlid

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

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Unknown

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Facts about Crenicichla saxatilis
Availability Uncommon
Common name Ring Tailed Pike Cichlid
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Cichlidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 7.874 in (20 cm)  +
Maximum age 8  +
Maximum hardness 10  +
Maximum pH 7.2  +
Maximum temperature 303.15 K (30 °C, 86 °F, 545.67 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 65 US Gallon (246.052 liters, 246,051.766 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Crenicichla saxatilis
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