Thanks for the kind words everyone.
It's a 220 gal tank.
The spotted Raphael have been around forever and fatter than golfballs. The RCS cohab is a miracle, I was surprised myself. Same with the bamboo shrimp pictured above. But I think the Raphaels just don't hunt in upper water layers, which is where all the shrimp are hanging out on the plants. It's been working for years now. I bet they eat the occasional RCS, but I wouldn't notice.
As for the pikes: yes, skittish. Which is why I transferred them from my 75 into this 220. They're 8'' now, we'll see if they grow out of it.
HarleyK
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