BELLY CRAWLER PIKE

One of the smaller species of Pike Cichlids, the so-called “belly crawler” is found in rocky, fast-moving waters throughout Colombia’s Rio Meta drainage. Like most species of Crenicichla, they are territorial and predatory but due to their relatively small adult size can often be kept in mixed species cichlid community tanks. This species is also more easily weaned onto frozen and prepared foods than some of its larger relatives.

Common Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla sp. “belly crawler”)

Origin: Wild Colombia
Locale: Rio Meta
Diet: Live fish, insects, frozen & prepared feeds
Adult Size: 8″
Recommended Tank Size: 40 gallons
Compatibility: Predatory and aggressive towards most tankmates

Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.0 – 7.5
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm