Xingu Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla xingu sp) Arowana and other big catfish

and other big catfish

This beautiful fish reaches 15 inches in length

and only very recently have made their way into the hobby

The Fakaha is a large puffer that can’t be seen in aquarist tanks quite often

but extremely opportunistic and powerful

Xingu Pike Cichlid (Crenicichla xingu sp) Arowana and other big catfishOrange Xingu Pike Cichlid is found in the fast flowing, clear and rocky waters of Brazils Xingu river. Sometimes referred to in the hobby as a Xingu I. The numbering refers to different variants of the same fish being found. The Orange Pike Cichlid is one of the more colorful members of the Crenicichla genus As a juvenile, they have a bright yellow color and are noticeably very active, curious, and peaceful. As they grow the males become very red on