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Red Atabapo Pike Cichlid
Sometimes called the Red Tapajo Pike Cichlid or simply Atabo Pike, displays a fire red body, males are more colorful than females. These pikes are hardy and will adapt to prepared foods but prefer to eat fish small enough to fit in their mouth. Atabapo pike, named after the region from which they are collected, are rare and in high demand due to the unique coloration.
- Scientific Name: Crenicicla atapajo lugubris
- Origin: Columbia
- Lifespan: 15 years
- Max Size: 15 inches
- Food: Flake, live, frozen, pellet
- Shipping Size: 8 inches
Description
Red Atabapo Pike Cichlid
Sometimes called the Red Tapajo Pike Cichlid or simply Atabo Pike, displays a fire red body, males are more colorful than females. These pikes are hardy and will adapt to prepared foods but prefer to eat fish small enough to fit in their mouth. Atabapo pike, named after the region from which they are collected, are rare and in high demand due to the unique coloration.
- Scientific Name: Crenicicla atapajo lugubris
- Origin: Columbia
- Lifespan: 15 years
- Max Size: 15 inches
- Food: Flake, live, frozen, pellet
- Shipping Size: 8 inches
