New Xingu pike

[Oskie Boy]

I have three new Xingu pike, one is prob 5 inch and the other two are about half that size. I am new to Pike cichlids and trying to get caught up. Do you know which Xingu this is? I or II. I have never tried to change my PH or hardness for any of my tanks, is that required for the Xingu type of pikes? The reason he looks so fat is because use he was just fed.

thanks

 

[FJB]

I can't help, hopefully others.
My guess is it is still too young to be certain. But beautiful fish!!

 

[Rocksor]

XIngu I getting into its adult coloration. XIngu 1 are a clearwater species so they will do fine in moderately hard water (not too hard GH). PH is not an indication of hardness.

To date, there hasn't been a Xingu II imported recently, just Xingu I or III

 

[Oskie Boy]

Okay thanks, do you know if this is one of the types that is more or less prone to HITH?

 

[Oskie Boy]

Few more pics

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

All three are now being imported. I have brought in I and III and another place has II in currently.

 

[Oskie Boy]

7 months later all three seem to be doing well.

 

[xenacanth9]

Pretty nice fish you've got there

 

[kno4te]

Great looking pikes. Putting on some good size.

 

[Oskie Boy]

Pretty nice fish you've got there

Thank you