I think I know what these are...

[Jumbie]

Some color starting to show....

Wow showing color indeed They look great!

 

[baldtaxguy]

Some color starting to show....

Wow showing color indeed They look great!

Thanks! These two are setting up on one side of the tank. (I don't clean the glass often!!)

 

[cichlid fiend]

Very nice!!!!

 

[baldtaxguy]

Thanks!

Need help from the experts. It appears that two have paired off and are defending an area of the tank against the other three.

What would you suggest is a good item for them to (hopefully) breed within? The pvc tubing (4") I expect is too small for their size, and a flowerpot is not really "cave-like."

I have this - would this work? Any other suggestions?

 

[Peanut_Power]

That might work, or pump up the PVC a size if possible. Also put in some large pieces of driftwood!!!

That red is just crazy though man! I LOVE IT!!!

What are your pH and hardness parameters at? Man mine have such a long way to go before they look that nice! *sigh*

 

[LobstersGoPeenchPeench]

very nice

 

[baldtaxguy]

Thanks, they are fun to keep. I'll follow-up on water parameters.

 

[piKefaNatic]

nice pikes

 

[Peanut_Power]

Man I love these pikes! You've gotta pair, thats one HUGE hurdle. Next one will be difficult too, but I believe you can do it!!

Looking forward to more pictures! Many more! With babies! Still waiting on those parameters btw!

 

[baldtaxguy]

Man I love these pikes! You've gotta pair, thats one HUGE hurdle. Next one will be difficult too, but I believe you can do it!!

Looking forward to more pictures! Many more! With babies! Still waiting on those parameters btw!

Me too! Thanks!! I think I have two pair - a fifth one is getting nailed in the middle between two territories where each pair is hanging out together. Water parameters are as follows: hardness is 200ppm, alkalinity looks like 60 ppm, and ph is at 6.8. In the tank I have 3 pieces of driftwood and a modest amount of almond leaves.