Red Finned Johanna Pike Cichlid (Crencichla johanna)

Red Finned Johanna Pike Cichlid (Crencichla johanna)Crencichla johanna are wide ranging over much of northern South America. Its mainly collected from various river basins, including the Rio Orinoco in Colombia and Venezuela. This is a large growing pike reach 12 inches

Floating pellets (can be trained

These fish usually swallow their prey whole but will sometimes chop them into smaller

therefore they will definitely enjoy a planted aquarium where they can hide behind any plants or decorations if they feel threatened by other fish

and powerful surface-hunting behavior

Can be shy initially but adapts well

Not ideal for community tanks with smaller fish

Some aquarists have reported their fish grunting loudly when fellow inhabitants swim by

This fish can also be kept in a community tank

they prefer moderate to high water movement and large open areas of sand substrate

Requires a dedicated

They can be kept of other fish with similar levels of aggression

and presence like few other freshwater fish