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Species Profile: Crenicichla missioneira

Scientific Name: Crenicichla missioneira
Common Name: None
Distribution: Rio Uruguay drainage; in tributaries of the upper and middle Rio Uruguay basin.
Habitat: Same as for C. lugubris.
Maximum Size: 7-9 inches
Minimum Tank Size: A single fish can be kept in a 2ft tank, and a pair will need a 3ft tank at least (no tankmates).
Tank Set-up:
Temperature: 24-27 C
pH: 6.5 - 7.5
Hardness: Soft water is preferred.
Diet: Same as for C. saxatilis.
Temperament: Like other pikes, this species is intolerant of conspecifics. Only moderately aggressive towards other fish.
Sexing: Females are smaller, and have a large amber-coloured patch which stretches from the operculum all the way to almost the caudal peduncle. Males lack this patch, and are a uniform silvery-grey.
Breeding: Same as for C. scotti.