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TheGoldenDojo  Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004   | I need to know. I'm looking to find out about pike cichlids, and this species really interestes me. I couldn't find any decent information in books, and a didn't get any decent results on Google. So, the basics, tank size, diet, aquascaping, water, etc. Thanks in advance. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02 |     |
inkodinkomalinko    Fish Guru Posts: 2441 Kudos: 833 Registered: 18-Jan-2003 | The Crenicichla proteus are considered a dwarf pike, since they only reach 5-6". Its one of the more common crenichiclas. Males have long pointed dorsal and anal fins, females have the dorsal fin less pointed. Females also have a black spot on their dorsal fin,which easily distinguishes male and females. Female: Note the orange surrounding the black spot on the dorsal. http://aquatico-stl.com/nss-folder/scrapbook1/Crenicichla%20proteus.JPG Male: MIssing the spot http://www.gardasunfishery.it/acquadolce/sudamerica/creniciclaproteus.jpg |
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