ZEBRINA PIKE (LGE) CRENICICHLA ZEBRINA

🐍 Zebrina Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla zebrina, LGE) – Ultra-Rare Predator with Wild Stripes & Power

The Zebrina Pike Cichlid is one of the most coveted and elusive predatory cichlids in the aquarium hobby. Native to the Upper Orinoco River in Venezuela, Crenicichla zebrina is instantly recognizable by its bold vertical striping, metallic orange-red coloration, and intensely focused hunting behavior. This large, show-grade specimen is a rare opportunity to own a true apex predator with exotic visual appeal.

Unlike other pikes, the Zebrina is a Holy Grail species—prized by monster fish collectors and public aquariums for its rarity, aggression, and stunning beauty. Their zebra-striped body, crimson fins, and leopard-spotted gill plates are matched only by their powerful, torpedo-shaped frame.

🐟 Species Profile:

• Scientific Name: Crenicichla zebrina

• Common Name: Zebrina Pike Cichlid

• Origin: Upper Orinoco, Venezuela

• Adult Size: 12–14+ inches

• Temperament: Aggressive, highly territorial

• Tank Size: 125+ gallons (bigger always better)

• Water Parameters: 78–84°F | pH 6.0–7.5 | Soft, clean water

• Diet: Carnivore – thrives on shrimp, tilapia, carnivore pellets, krill, and live/frozen fish foods

🛠️ Tank Setup & Compatibility:

Zebrina Pike Cichlids require:

• Large, open tanks with minimal décor and strong current

• Secure lids—these predators are powerful and can jump

• High-quality filtration and stable, warm water for health and coloration

• Frequent water changes due to their carnivorous diet

Compatible with:

• Only the largest and most robust fish, such as big datnoids, arowanas, rays, peacock bass

• NOT suitable for community tanks or smaller fish—will hunt and dominate tankmates

• Best kept solo or with one compatible monster fish in massive aquariums

Behavior:

• 🐆 Lightning-fast predator—launches from cover with precision

• 🔥 Stripes darken with mood, dominance, and feeding

• 🧠 Extremely intelligent—can recognize keepers and feeding routines

🛒 Why Buy from RobsAquatics.com?

Each large Zebrina Pike Cichlid is:

• ✅ Sourced ethically and acclimated to aquarium life

• ✅ Feeding aggressively on frozen and pellet foods

• ✅ Shipped with expert care and covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee

• ✅ A premium showpiece for serious collectors, monster fish keepers, or display tanks

📦 Own one of the rarest and most breathtaking pike cichlids in the world. The Zebrina Pike (Crenicichla zebrina) is a bold, brutal, and beautiful apex predator—now available in limited quantity at RobsAquatics.com.