Dwarf tankmates

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Yea it's only 3 ft. That's my issue. Lol. That's why I'm asking for suggestions of what's that happy medium size where the pike won't plow through them, but small enough where they won't be cramped. Would 1.5-2 inch work? I guess it'd have to be a tall bodied species at that.

Maybe a prolific breeder. So that the pike could either be preoccupied with fry and leave adults alone and if a couple adults were killed maybe some fry would survive to take its spot. Idk just spit balling ideas right now. I have no idea.
 
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bobblehead27 said:
Yea it's only 3 ft. That's my issue. Lol. That's why I'm asking for suggestions of what's that happy medium size where the pike won't plow through them, but small enough where they won't be cramped. Would 1.5-2 inch work? I guess it'd have to be a tall bodied species at that.

Maybe a prolific breeder. So that the pike could either be preoccupied with fry and leave adults alone and if a couple adults were killed maybe some fry would survive to take its spot. Idk just spit balling ideas right now. I have no idea.
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It would not hurt to try the 1.5-2 inch but like you stated the tall body helps. Also like darth pike darth pike stated pikes may or may not bother the tetra.
 
tlindsey said:
The Marbled Hatchetfish are the difficult to keep out of all Hatchetfish but yes they could work because most of the time will occupy the surface of the water.
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Hmmmm I do like them since they are surface dwellers and are definitely different/oddballish. I'm intrigued. Obviously have some research to do, but at least I have direction now. Thank you.
 
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QUOTE="bobblehead27, post: 7624390, member: 70632"]Hmmmm I do like them since they are surface dwellers and are definitely different/oddballish. I'm intrigued. Obviously have some research to do, but at least I have direction now. Thank you.[/QUOTE]

Keep us updated you will enjoy the Hatchetfish. :)
 
Stanzzzz7 said:
Penguin tetras occupy the upper levels.
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They do but like the Colombian and bleeding heart they're just so plain. Even the hatchet fish have no color but at least they have the unique body shape/behaviour that makes it somewhat interesting. I just can't get into those other ones. I feel like I'd almost rather have nothing.

I know I'm picky but I'm just hoping to find that one perfect fish.

I was also looking into colomesus asellus (south American puffer) as I've read a ton of success stories with them and apistos. I just feel like the tank might get cramped with 3-5 of them patrolling around
 
bobblehead27 said:
They do but like the Colombian and bleeding heart they're just so plain. Even the hatchet fish have no color but at least they have the unique body shape/behaviour that makes it somewhat interesting. I just can't get into those other ones. I feel like I'd almost rather have nothing.

I know I'm picky but I'm just hoping to find that one perfect fish.

I was also looking into colomesus asellus (south American puffer) as I've read a ton of success stories with them and apistos. I just feel like the tank might get cramped with 3-5 of them patrolling around
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I share your desire to keep south American puffers.Im really tempted to set up a biotope tank just for them.

I can't think of any colourful surface dwellers.
Have you considered a group of pencil fish? Some of those are quite attractive.
 
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