Xingu Pike Cichlid

Lugubria sp. 'xingu I'

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The Pike Cichlid is a predatory hunter with an comparatively large mouth, it can be kept in groups of it's own kind and any other tank mates must be larger, relatively docile but robust fish.

Like all cichlids, they can be territorial during breeding. They prefer warmer, well oxygenated water.

Adult Length:  20cm (Females are smaller)

Temperature Range: 23 to 26°C

pH Range: 6.5-7.0

Special Requirements: This fish must be kept in immaculate acidic conditions and can be very sensitive to water quality issues so any tank must be very mature. They do best in planted tanks without very bright lighting and plenty of hiding places.

Tanks Mates:  This is a predatory hunter with an comparatively large mouth, it can be kept in groups of it's own kind and any other tank mates must be larger, relatively docile but robust fish.

Feeding: best fed with live foods such as bloodworm, it is piscavorous in nature and will eat fish smaller than itself.