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Tuca Pike Cichlid - (Lacustria tuca)

Tuca Pike Cichlid - (Lacustria tuca)

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🐟 Tuca Pike Cichlid – (Lacustria tuca) – Rare Giant South American Pike Cichlid

The Tuca Pike Cichlid (Lacustria tuca) is one of the largest and most formidable members of the pike cichlid group, native to the Rio Orinoco Basin in Venezuela and Colombia. With its elongated, torpedo-shaped body, powerful jawline, and bold black lateral stripe, this species is built for speed and ambush predation. The Tuca Pike is highly sought after by advanced cichlid keepers for its impressive size, striking markings, and commanding presence in large aquariums.


🔎 Quick Facts – Tuca Pike Cichlid (Lacustria tuca)

  • 📛 Common Name: Tuca Pike Cichlid
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Lacustria tuca
  • 🌍 Origin: Orinoco River Basin – Venezuela and Colombia
  • 🎨 Appearance: Long, streamlined body with silvery-olive base, dark lateral stripe, and red/orange fin accents
  • 📏 Max Size: 14–16 inches (35–40 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Rare; prized by large predatory cichlid enthusiasts

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • ⚔️ Highly predatory and territorial
  • 🐟 Best kept alone or with equally large, fast, and aggressive tankmates
  • 🧠 Intelligent and reactive to keepers

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 180+ gallons for adults
  • 🪵 Provide driftwood, rock structures, and open swimming space
  • 🌊 Strong filtration and moderate water flow to mimic river currents
  • 💡 Moderate lighting to showcase colors

💧 Water Parameters – Tuca Pike Cichlid Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 76–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 6.0–7.5
  • 💧 Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous Predator

  • 🐟 Fresh or frozen fish fillets
  • 🦐 Prawns, shrimp, and krill
  • 🪱 Worms and other meaty foods
  • 🚫 Avoid feeder fish to reduce parasite risk

📋 Tuca Pike Cichlid Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Orinoco River Basin – Venezuela, Colombia
📏 Max Size 14–16 inches
😇 Temperament Aggressive, predatory
🏠 Tank Size 180+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 6.0–7.5
🌡️ Temperature 76–82°F
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous – fish, shrimp, krill
🎯 Ideal For Experienced large predator keepers

✨ Highlight:
The Tuca Pike Cichlid is a rare South American river predator admired for its size, speed, and predatory nature — a true centerpiece for serious predatory fish collections.

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