Zebrina Pike

Pike cichlids can grow pretty large and are very active fishes so it’s easy to spot them and their impact in an aquarium. As mentioned earlier, they are predatory and aggressive so these fish aren’t typically good candidates for a calm communal tank.

Their temperament, feeding pattern, and body structure make them unique but beginning fish keepers may find it difficult to keep up with them. But since every expert was once a beginner then you may as well brace yourself up for a fun and long challenge as Pike cichlids are known to live for up to a decade. They are largely found around the drainages and lakes of the central South American countries including Paraguay, Brazil, Argentina, and Bolivia.

The tropical warm water fish also comes in different varieties and hobbyists prefer some varieties more than others. Let’s look at some Pike Cichlid species and their peculiarities that you can consider adding to your aquarium.

Water parameters

• Hardness: Up to 15°H
• Temperature: 80 – 84°F (27 – 29°C)
• pH: 5.5 – 7.