Odoe Pikes making foam ...

HarleyK

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Howdy,

So, about a year ago I came across Hepsetus odoe and simply loved the fish. I read up on the online and found Bernd (HERE), and I tracked down several dozen papers in scientific journals to learn about their biology and habitats. (Yes, I'm a fish nerd). I brought home a group (HERE) and raised them. Soon, I was able to distinguish genders(HERE).

The pikes graduated into my 220 some time ago. They didn't enjoy company too much, neither wolffish nor dat nor their own species. I found a nice home for all but the largest pair. Long story short, I've got 2 pikes in a 6ft tank with nothing other than a few spotted raphaels to clean up leftover pellets. Crazy. Earlier this month they started playing with bubbles, but the bubble quickly vanished again.

I just found a new foam structure, took a few pics, and thought I'd start this new thread. Here ya go. Stay tuned...

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festaedan

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Good luck man, it would be too cool if they spawn
 

D.Wolf

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Cool man! :) at what size they started doing this? I have 3 odoes myself, hopefully two will pair :)

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HarleyK

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Mine are about 9''.
According to field investigations, they reach sexual maturity within their first year of age, around 5.5'' (males) or 6.5'' (females).


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