Pickerel

[Bradyfam]

Yes it will be fine if they eat live fish I have a creek where I can get little baby minnows

 

[The Masked Shadow]

You need to look at your state laws to see what native fish you can keep as well. I would suggest agressive (but mostly nippy) Ameca and Illyodon. If you really want to push the limits perhaps the Pike Topminnow. A few females and lots of plants.

 

[Bradyfam]

Thanks anything else

 

[The Masked Shadow]

Most darters and modeled sculpin Would be my choice. Agressive when fed, and probably fun to watch. The species mentioned In my other post would be a cool idea. If you want a true native tank, get native plants and let algae growout, my outside tank looks really nice like that. Let me know what you think you want.

 

[Bradyfam]

I would like a fish that eats other fish

 

[The Masked Shadow]

I would like a fish that eats other fish

I recommend Belonesox Belizanus, however it might be a stretch. Wait for others to reply. I think length of the tank is most important for these fish…and tbh I think this tank is very very minimal.

 

[Bradyfam]

Thanks

 

[1 2many]

Those are two of the smallest species of pickerel. You can start either one off as juveniles in a 36 bow front but you will need to upgrade as the fish grows. You’ll need 75 - 125 gallons for an adult.

 

[Bradyfam]

Is they any fish that is like a gar but is small or pike

 

[xenacanth9]

Not at all similar to gars or pikes, but an interesting option is the mottled sculpin (Available at Jonah's Aquarium)