Pike/pickerel vs pike cichlid

[SFJJack]

easier to house in aquarium in terms of variety, cost, availability, behavior, etc

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

pickeral dont need a heater so you will save there. I prefer the pike cichlid tho

 

[SFJJack]

is your pike more entertaining?

 

[ermgravy]

if i was in usa id say chain pick but they do sit about a awful lot! um, sod pike cichlids... get a bowfin!

 

[pelleeklund]

I vote grass pickerel. Even cooler would be a chain pickerel if you have the space.

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

I have owned many pike cichlids and they are all cool. Always on the move and pretty viscious eaters too. Bowfin are awesome if you have a 180+ gallon tank

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

Definitely pike cichlids, more lively, outgoing, colorful, and just as interesting in terms of predatory behavior.