Pike Cichlid

Scientific Name: Creninichla saxatilis
Recommended Aquarium:75+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 10 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Ease of Care: Hardy
Diet: Omnivore
Native Waters: South America

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. In the male, the body and fins will have silver spotting. The female will usually not have any spotting in the fins. The body is olive green with white sides and silver spotting. The Pike Cichlid will usually not bother other large fish it cannot eat and can be kept with fish like Silver Dollars, Tinfoil Barbs, Severums and Oscars.

Approximate arrival size for Pike Cichlid: 2 to 4 inches