Species Profile: Crenicichla vittata
Scientific Name: Crenicichla vittata
Common Name: None
Distribution: Rio Paraguay, Rio Uruguay and Rio Parana.
Habitat: In lakes and ponds connected to rivers.
Maximum Size: 10-14 inches
Minimum Tank Size: A single fish can be kept in a 3ft tank; a pair can be kept satisfactorily in a 4ft tank.
Tank Set-up: Typical lacustrine (lake) set-up, with rocks and plants as decor. Wood is not recommended as it will leach tannins into the water and acidify it.
Temperature: Tolerates a range of 20-26 C
pH: 6.5 - 8.5 (C. vittata has been found in waters with a pH of 8.2, so it is best that this is imitated in aquaria.)
Hardness: Tolerates anything from soft to medium hard water. However, it must be noted that this species, being a lake-dwelling fish, prefers harder water.
Diet: Same as for C. saxatilis.
Temperament: This species is relatively friendly in aquaria towards other residents, but is still quite conspecific-intolerant, however.
Sexing: There appears to be minimal differences between the sexes in this species.
Breeding: Same as for C. scotti.
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