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Name
Scientific name
Lugubria strigata
Described by
Authority Günther, Year 1862, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
Striped Pike Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The striped pike cichlid, Lugubria strigata, is a large pike cichlid from the lower Amazon basin in Brazil, away from the main river itself…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
400mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 180 cm, Minimum depth 60 cm, Minimum height 90 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–20dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Brazil, Guyana, Amazon
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Lower Amazon basin in Guyana and Brazil, although not from the main river itself.
Habitat
Lower Amazon basin in Guyana and Brazil, although not from the main river itself.
Aquarium size
180 ∗ 60 ∗ 90 cm - ~972 litres
Maintenance
Sand substrate is recommended. This species is likely to dig and arrange the decor to suit itself. Some rockwork should be provided to form caves as pikes like…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 20°H
Diet
Feed a varied diet including a good quality cichlid pellet or flake, live or frozen foods such as bloodworm or brineshrimp, meaty foods such as prawn and musse…
Behaviour and compatibility
Can be aggressive, especially towards conspecifics. may be kept with other large cichlids or as a species only setup. Likely to eat any fish small enough to be…
Sexual dimorphism
Female has pink coloured belly.
Reproduction
No reports of breeding in the hobby.
Notes
One of the more commonly available pike cichlids in the UK, c. strigata is often bought by fishkeepers unaware of the adult size of these fish. Are reported to…
References
References
No references