well guys i've finally decided on a pike. I'm getting the Xingu 3. i did alot of research on this fish and i think i'm ready to take the plunge. they are somewhere between 5.5 and 6 inches and i'm only getting 2. i wanted more than that but they just are not available. the guy i'm gettin them from thinks they are a male and female but i'll just have to wait and see. they are going into a 100 gallon planted tank for now by themselves. after i get them and get them settled in i'll post some picks.