Predatory characin compatibility

[CC N]

My lfs got a shipment and they have some “pike characin” that were about 4’. I’m wondering could I keep them with my rainbows. i really don’t want to sell my rainbows cuz they’re coloring up real nice. They said they could also include redtail barra too

 

[WOLF2013]

Yes. The pike characin is most likely also sold as striped gar or spotted gar. These guys grow to 8-10'' but slowly. They aren't aggressive predators like a payara.
Will eat smaller fish so don't put them with fish small enough to eat.
Put some plastic plants on top to help them feel secure.

 

[CC N]

Do thay tolerate strong current ???

 

[CC N]

Also does that works with hujetas and redtails ?

 

[CC N]

ok so no cudas cuz the rainbows will make the tank a little crowded and may stress them out. I've heard that hujetas grows pretty fast so im little worry

 

[neko1]

hejuta grow fast. Mine got twice as big in 3weeks. they dont really like strong current. But its okay as long as a part has less current. They will stay most of their time in a slow current spot.
your rainbows will end up as food when they get larger.

Also why would u even put a red tail in there? they get 8x times as big as the other fish so ofcourse the red tail is gone eat them all and cant be housed together for a long period.

 

[CC N]

Obviously i knew that I take back red tails…so my only choice was the mosaic gar.