Let's talk bigger pikes

[BuffaloPolypteridae]

I'd like to get a larger pike, like lenticulata marmorata atababpo etc once my builds done. I've only kept sveni so I don't know how to treat the big guys

A few questions, do any do better or worse in a mixed aggressive comm? I know they can be downright nasty and I don't want to put something that'll kill off a lot of my stock

I'd need something that'll match the growth rates of Orino pbass, lacerdae or black wolf, maybe even an atf or brycon. Slow growth doesn't bother me but I don't want something that'll outgrow my other fish too fast

I really like Lents and marms, along with the crazy red red pikes. Like tomato red haha I'm not sure which type they are maybe type 2 atabapo?

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[Rocksor]

I would go with Atabapo 1. They start off red sooner than Atabapo 2. They aren't as aggressive as lents. Although, it might try to go at it with the black wolf due to similar body shape. If you plan on getting more than 1 pike, put them in at the same time.

Although, I would be concerned about the size of your P bass. It's not unheard of a Pbass eating a pike.

 

[BuffaloPolypteridae]

Its an Orino, they're known for slower growth then most other bass so I'm hoping the growth rates will match up. Most atabapo i see for sale are already pretty large, my O is at about 5 inch and has slowed down quite a bit growth wise.

As for issues with the wolf, if it is a big issue I'll rehome the atabapo. I never see them locally so I'm sure I can just trade it in for a bunch of food or something if it comes to it.

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[mrrobxc]

Make sure your other cichlids are in before or introduced at the same time as the pikes. MY lents kill everything that comes in after them even if they coexist with something similar already. They are brutal.

 

[Peanut_Power]

Whats your tank size going to be?

Give pikes enough space, they generally aren't bothersome to other fish...generally. Keeping them with other aggressive fish can boost their aggression sometimes though, so keep that in mind.