Description
Striped Pike Cichlid Crenicichla Strigata
Vibrant Coloration: Admire the breathtaking beauty of the Striped Pike Cichlid with its bold and striking color patterns. The vibrant stripes add a touch of elegance to any aquarium.
Size: These Crenicichla Strigata are juveniles, measuring approximately 2-3 inches in length. Watch them grow and develop their distinctive markings as they mature.
Habitat: Native to South America, the Striped Pike Cichlid thrives in well-maintained aquariums with plenty of hiding spots and a sandy substrate. Recreate their natural environment with driftwood, rocks, and plants.
Water Conditions:
- Temperature: 74°F – 82°F
- pH: 6.0 – 7.5
- Hardness: 5 – 15 dGH
Diet: Striped Pike Cichlids are carnivorous. Provide a balanced diet of high-quality pellets, live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, and small fish. Ensure variety to promote optimal health and coloration.
Tank Maintenance:
- Perform regular water changes (20-30% every 2 weeks).
- Maintain a powerful filtration system to keep the water clean.
- Monitor water parameters consistently.
Compatibility:
- Best kept in a species-only tank or with other robust cichlid species.
- Avoid pairing with smaller or less aggressive fish.
Ready for Delivery or Collection.
STANDARD UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £20 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
INSURED UK DELIVERY COST IS FIXED AT £30 FOR ANY NUMBER OF FISH PER ORDER
We operate a UK wide next day delivery service available through DX overnight, a DEFRA registered courier. All our fish are packed in double thickness bags for safety and filled with pure oxygen. The bags are then wrapped in a foil blanket with heat packs to keep them warm. They are then packed in a large polystyrene box with a cardboard outer. All our fish are booked with the courier as “live fish” and travel in security cages throughout their journey. All fish are only in the box for a maximum of 18 hours which is our service level agreement with the courier. Your delivery date will be communicated to you via email within 24 hours of purchase and your tracking information will be sent to you directly via email by DX the evening before your scheduled delivery date. Please contact us if you would like to change your delivery date to a more convenient time. Deliveries are made on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday every week. We will always try our very best to get your order to you as quickly and as safely as possible.
Please ensure you have read and understood our DOA policy prior to purchase.
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