Species Profile: Crenicichla reticulata
Scientific Name: Crenicichla reticulata
Common Name: None
Distribution: Rio Uatuma, Rio Amazonas, Rio Solimoes, Rio Madeira, Rio Purus, Rio Negro and Rio Trombetas in Brazil and also noted in the Essequibo system in Guyana.
Habitat: Along clayey mud banks in white water rivers.
Maximum Size: 8-10 inches
Minimum Tank Size: A single fish can be kept in a 3ft tank. A 4ft tank is sufficient for a pair.
Tank Set-up: Tropical Amazonian blaclwater river set-up, with a soft substrate, bogwood and plants. Water should be well-aerated.
Temperature: 23-27 C
pH: A pH of 6.5 is ideal, but anywhere between 6.0 and 8.0 is tolerated.
Hardness: Soft water is preferred.
Diet: Same as for C. saxatilis.
Temperament: Very aggressive towards conspecifics.
Sexing: The females sport wide red submarginal bands and a red band below the longitudinal line. Males have small dark spots on the posterior soft dorsal.
Breeding: Same as for C. scotti.
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