ladder pikes
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Yes, they turn red. Do you have any???? I have three juvies and can post some pix if you'd like to see them.mya;4116625; said:
NOTE -- "Ladder" pikes are the same as Crenicichla sp. "Atabapo II" and DO NOT get as red as Crenicichla sp. "Atabapo I" despite also being referred to as fire pikes. It's very confusing to be honest.
--Brian
EDIT----- Here are some pix for you to look at.
And here is what is believed to be the "true" fire pike - Crenicichla sp. "Atabapo I."
Here is an adult "ladder pike" aka Crenicichla sp. "Atabapo II."
Note also that this species of pike is highly susceptible to HLLE or HITH disorder. I keep mine in VERY DARK blackwater and do frequent water changes.......which reminds me......time to change their water
Note also that this species of pike is highly susceptible to HLLE or HITH disorder. I keep mine in VERY DARK blackwater and do frequent water changes.......which reminds me......time to change their water
Quite, mine have a fair amount of HITH that I am currently trying to 'reverse' as much as possible. My water parameters suck for blackwater species. Need to just move where you live Brian! LoL
BTW. . . my female is starting to get a reddish head.
BTW. . . my female is starting to get a reddish head.