Dwarf Pike Cichlid - Crenicichla compressiceps

Not Community

The Dwarf Pike Cichlid can be peaceful in the right aquarium. They are best kept in a species only tank or with other larger robust tank mates. 
The require a moderate to heavy waterflow. 

Like all cichlids, they can be territorial during breeding.

Adult Length:  12 cm (Females are a little smaller)

Temperature Range: 24 to 27 C

pH Range: 5.5-7.0

Special Requirements:  A sandy smoth substrate is preferable, along with caves and hiding spaces. 

Tanks Mates:  They should be kept as part of a cichlid or large community setup. They will see smaller tank mates as food. 

Feeding: They predominately like to feed on smaller fish and aquatic invertebrates, so a meat based diet including Dried/Frozen Shrimp & blood worm etc is prefered.