Crenicichla compressiceps

Scientific name: Crenicichla compressiceps

Common name: N/A

Family: Cichlidae

Usual size in fish tanks: 5 - 7 cm (1.97 - 2.76 inch)

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Recommended pH range for the species: 6 - 7.5

Recommended water hardness (dGH): 8 - 20°N (142.86 - 357.14ppm)

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Recommended temperature: 23 - 28 °C (73.4 - 82.4°F)

The way how these fish reproduce: Spawning

Where the species comes from: South America

Temperament to its own species: aggressive/territorial

Temperament toward other fish species: aggressive/territorial

Usual place in the tank: Bottom levels

Food and feeding

Feeding Crenicichla compressiceps can be tricky initially as they are fussy eaters. They will readily accept live foods but will learn to accept frozen as well. Blood worms should only be given twice weekly but brine shrimp can be fed on a regular basis.

Origin

South America; Crenicichla compressiceps are found in the fast lowing rapids of Brazil.

Sexing

Males have darker vertical bands on their caudal fin.

Breeding

Provide at least a tank of 55 gallons for hosting one breeding pair of these fish. It should have plenty of hiding places including caves in the set up as these are cave spawners. There are not a lot of reports about successful breeding but it is known.

Lifespan

The expected life span for Crenicichla compressiceps is 5-8 years.

Short description

Crenicichla compressiceps are aggressive to their own species and may be the same with other bottom dwellers. They can also be nervous with larger aggressive fish so choose their tank mates carefully.

Pictures

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Did you know?

Plastic and silk aquarium plants must be cleaned regularly (unlike live plants)!
Newly added plants need to acclimatise in a tank, often they lose leafs or they turn brown.
If you don’t grow plants in the tank, use as many rocks as possible – algae will grow there (algae helps the process of filtration).
You don’t necessarily need an algae eater if there’s much algae in your tank; Firstly ensure that filtration does it’s job perfectly and also check water for ammonia levels.
Aeration removes chlorine from water – Tap water should be heavily aerated in bucket for a hour or two before being used in aquarium (if you’re not going to use chlorine removers or leave the bucket “as is” for a day or two).

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