HomeFreshwater aquarium fishSouth & Central American cichlidsCrenicichla strigata Crenicichla strigata Scientific name: Crenicichla strigata G?nther, 1862 Crenicichla strigata is a freshwater fish of the family Cichlidae that grows to about 30 cm (12 in). It is moderate to keep and aggressive and needs a tank of at least 455 L (120 US gal), water at 23–27°C (73–81°F) and a pH of 6.5–7.8. Native range: South america, Guyana, Northern Brazil and the amazon river. Crenicichla strigata care at a glanceCare levelModerateTemperamentAggressiveAdult size30 cm (12 in)Minimum tank455 L (120 US gal)Temperature23–27°C (73–81°F)pH6.5–7.8Hardness1–19 dGH (18–339 ppm)DietCarnivore. Accepts flakes and frozen foods. Species factsScientific nameCrenicichla strigataFamilyCichlidae (Cichlids)OrderPerciformes (Perch-like fish)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length30.0EnvironmentFreshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 20 benthopelagicClimateTropicalDistributionSouth America: southern tributaries of the Amazon River basin in Brazil and Guyana.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessResilienceMedium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (Fec=300-600) More south & central american cichlidsHeros efasciatusRedstriped eartheaterGeophagus surinamensisFalse yellowjacket cichlidParachromis motaguensisSatanoperca leucostictaPearl cichlidGeophagus brasiliensisFreshwater angelfishPterophyllum scalareSee all south & central american cichlids SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0. Aquarium care parameters compiled, checked and converted to metric and imperial units by Guppies.za.net.Last updated 28 September 2026