Fishician®Diet
Carnivore – frozen brine shrimp, mysis, small feeder fish, pellets
Aquarium species profile
Regan's Dwarf Pike Cichlid
Crenicichla regani · South America (Rio Tocantins, Brazil)
Minimum tank55 gal
Adult size6"
Care levelModerate
TemperamentAggressive
Temperature78–84°F
pH range6.0–7.0
Compatible tank mates
Other robust fish of similar size; not community safe
Tank mates to avoid
Small fish (prey items), passive species
Care notes
Smaller, more manageable pike cichlid compared to giant species. Cryptic coloration with spotted pattern. Ambush predator. Can be kept in pairs if tank is large enough with plenty of hiding spots. Not community safe.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.