Gray Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla johanna)
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Gray Pike Cichlid
Crenicichla johanna
284 Litres (75 US G.)
25.4-39.9cm (10-15.7 ")
Freshwater
6.8 - 7.6
24 -27 °C (75.2-80.6°F)
10-20 °d
1:1 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Cichlidae
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Contents
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]
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.
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: )