Crenicichla albopunctata

It's natural range runs from the Rio Demerera in Guyana, through Suriname to the river Approuague in French Guiana.

Slow moving, forest streams, tributaries and pools, characterised by sandy substrates. Overhanging vegetation creates a dimly-lit atmosphere.

120 ∗ 38 ∗ 30 cm48 ∗ 15 ∗ 12 in - ~137 litres~36 US gal

Sand substrate is recommended. This species is likely to dig and arrange the decor to suit itself. Some rockwork should be provided to form caves as pikes like to have an area to which they can retreat. Plants should be robust, ideally potted or rooted to bogwood.

Temperature: 24 – 27 °C75 – 81 °F

pH: 6.0 - 7.0

Hardness: Up to 15°H

Feed a varied diet including a good quality cichlid pellet or flake, live or frozen foods, such as bloodworm or brineshrimp and vegetable matter in the form of spirulina or algae wafers.

Aggressive species - may be kept with other large cichlids or as a species only setup.

Male is larger and more colourful

Limited reports of breeding in the hobby.

Limited reports of breeding in the hobby.