Dwarf pike cichlids

[The guy of fish]

Hi all, I have a 40 gallon and I want some dwarf pike cichlids, could they go in there? I have no experience with any pikes but the tank is full of artificial plants and natural looking decor. Can you guys give me some pointers on how to keep them.

 

[kno4te]

Yes, a 40g would work. Get a pair. Or get a group and will dwindle down to a pair. Would look at compressiceps. But compressiceps is more availabe. The decor will do fine. Believe still wild caught and from soft and acidic waters. Want to match that water with urs if able. Otherwise risk of hith etc. Require typical clean water like other fish. Will take flakes, pellets, tubifex and not too picky.

 

[Fishnerd360]

They like to hide under things like a cave or flowerpot, hard to get in pellets, mostly will eat meaty foods. Will eat anything that can fit in it’s mouth. Not a difficult fish to take care of.

 

[The guy of fish]

Ok maybe not on the dwarf pikes. What are your thoughts on other predatory fish able to go in this tank. Maybe even North American native fish

 

[mrrobxc]

Compressiceps would be better in at least a 48” tank. The other dwarves should be good though.