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Freshwater fishRegani Dwarf Pike Cichlid
Regani Dwarf Pike Cichlid
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Unlike most other pike cichlids, the regani pike cichlids are great community fish and safe for plants. With the exception of nano species like fancy shrimp, regani pike cichlids will leave small fish alone. Caught in small streams in Brazil, the species is also unique because it likes to travel in packs. Regani pike cichlids only grow to four inches and eat flake foods, frozen foods and cichlid pellets.
Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Crenicichla regani |
| Origin | Amazon basin, Brazil |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful for a pike cichlid; may eat shrimp and fry |
| Adult Size | Up to 4–5" |
| Lifespan | 6–8 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods; takes flake and pellets) |
| Water Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH | 6.0–7.0 |
| Group Size | Does best in a group |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Give them a sand bottom, plants, caves and driftwood. Soft, slightly acidic water and gentle current suit them best.
Feeding: Feed quality flake and small pellets. They also enjoy small frozen foods like bloodworms and brine shrimp.
Tankmates: They do well with peaceful South American fish of similar or larger size, such as tetras, pencilfish, corydoras and other peaceful cichlids. They may eat shrimp and fry.
Good to know: Dwarf pike cichlids are colorful and active, and pairs will spawn in caves.
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