New Pix: ~ Crenicichla lenticulata ~

[ZOO YORK 207]

Crenicichla, failed attempt at being a Cichla. Cannot compare. Crenicichla are feeders...

 

[ewok]

looking good man... i'd be careful that the acutes don't end up as dinner

 

[justink]

Yes well I was gonna pick up an 8" from rich. From the pics they look like a beautiful alternative to S.H. Lol. The fish it will be with are bigger but if its anything like the xingu I that I had I don't wanna try...

!!! They are great fish!!! They are indeed one of the more aggressive of the Crenicichla, but really no more aggressive than most SA/CA cichlids in comparison. Get them small if possible and grow them up with your other fish. Generally though unless they feel threatened by the fish they will normally leave them alone. They do get LARGE though, with 16" + being fairly common.

I've had him with these small fish for about two weeks now. Still trying to set up the other tanks. I'm going to keep some of them in there with him, but the more delicate fish and other pikes will be removed.

HIGHLY recommend them! They are some of the most attractive of the pikes. The one I have is a male, I am hoping I can find a female, as they are generally much more attractive! Plus pikes look best when kept in pairs. At least thats my opinion.

Any more questions feel free to ask! Or just swing on by the Crenicichla forum! Tons of pictures and other very knowledgeable members to help answer other questions.

 

[voss345]

Jer stop teasing us all with awesome fish, im gonna have to get a lent now!

 

[Nic]

very nice lent PP.....

 

[USMCtanker]

wow great looking

 

[Peanut_Power]

Jer stop teasing us all with awesome fish, im gonna have to get a lent now!

Sorry...I won't post any more pictures till I can get a female!

Thanks for all your comments guys. He is knocking the scales off of feeders now, so things are looking up!

 

[djdlemma]

I need one!!! Tight Pike!!!

 

[Taz2478]

def wish I would have grabbed the local one.

lookin good indeed