Black Line Pike Cichlid

Scientific Name: Crenicichla Venezuela
Recommended Aquarium: 100+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 20 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet: Carnivore
Native Waters: Venezuela

A carnivore in the wild, it will prefer meaty foods and some live foods. While it need s a large aquarium, the Pike Cichlid will also prefer to have some rock caves and driftwood branches in which to lurk, waiting on food to pass in front of its face. The long, torpedo type body style facilitates its capture of prey. The dorsal fin extends along most of the upper body to the tail.

Approximate arrival size for the Black Line Pike Cichlid: 1 to 2 inches