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Name
Scientific name
Saxatilia albopunctata
Described by
Authority Pellegrin, Year 1904, Bracketed
Family
Cichlidae
Common names
White-spotted Pike Cichlid
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The white-spotted pike cichlid, Saxatilia albopunctata, is a pike cichlid from Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana. Its range runs from the …
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
200mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 38 cm, Minimum height 30 cm
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 24–27°C, pH 6–7
Hardness
0–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Not recorded
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
It's natural range runs from the Rio Demerara in Guyana, through Suriname to the river Approuague in French Guiana.
Habitat
Slow moving, forest streams, tributaries and pools, characterised by sandy substrates. Overhanging vegetation creates a dimly-lit atmosphere.
Aquarium size
120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm - ~137 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: 24 – 27 °C pH: 6.0 - 7.0 Hardness: Up to 15°H
Diet
Feed a varied diet including a good quality cichlid pellet or flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or brineshrimp and vegetable matter in the form of…
Behaviour and compatibility
Aggressive species - may be kept with other large cichlids or as a species only setup.
Sexual dimorphism
Male is larger and more colourful
Reproduction
Limited reports of breeding in the hobby.
Notes
Limited reports of breeding in the hobby.
References
References
No references