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they usually don't get much bigger than 12'' in captivity but are said to commonly get 24'' in the wild.
How large does Hepsetus grow?
The Pike Characin grows to 30 cm long on average. But size details for fishes are always a bit of a moot point. Firstly, all fishes keep on growing throughout their lives, albeit considerably less when adult than in their
youth. Secondly, the size a fish can attain depends not only on its genetic make-up, but also to a large extent on environmental conditions. The largest recorded Pike Characin was probably (only its skull is known) about 50 cm long and weighed around 2 kg. Because the Pike Characin forms an
important part of the catch of local fishermen in Africa, however, we have a
good idea of how large they normally grow, and individuals of 30 cm are regarded as prize specimens. They usually grow to only 20 cm long and then weigh about 50 grams. Sexually maturity is attained at a considerably smaller size. For example, in the Okavango Delta males are sexually
mature at 14 cm long, females (which generally grow larger) at 16 cm. All these size data relate to standard length, that is, not including the caudal fin. Under aquarium conditions, where the fishes may live considerably longer than in the wild and never experience any shortage of food, you should reckon on old specimens even exceeding the 30-cm mark.
/\ crap lol... sorry ive lept them and they will always exceed 12 inches if kept properly. thats my 300g below when the pike was over 12 inches the swim very fast and are skittish, imho it will smash itself to pieces in a 90g mate
http://www.aquarist-classifieds.co.uk/php/detail51_307056.php
here one for sale now at 12-14 inch near me! by all means try it im not preaching, you asked our opinions mate and thats mine.
here one for sale now at 12-14 inch near me! by all means try it im not preaching, you asked our opinions mate and thats mine.
By Wisdom16 on AP:
Common Name: African Pike, Kafue Pike
Scientific Name: Hepsetus odoe
Size: I've read that they usually just get up to 12", but larger specimens are possible.
Minimum Tank Size: A standard 75 (48"x18") gallon will work fine, but some say they can be kept comfortably in a standard 55 (48"x12".)
like i say try it but it will smash its nose in when it grows imo... if you plan on getting a larger tank in 2 years or selling it go for it!-) will be fine when its young.... mine also started killing my cichlids fella, when it was 9 inch it also ripped a 12 inch giant snakehead to shredds!
