red pike help

[AnthonyFish20]

Im getting a red pike for my 180 gallon im getting I wanna get a nice red one the pet store has only 3-4inch ones should I buy a group grow them out and c which one I like the most or just buy one also are males and females colored differently

 

[Gourami Swami]

What species of pike are they? There are a few that get red. Most likely atabapo, but I would find out which ones they are. As far as the group or solo, if they are cheap enough that you don't mind taking the loss on the ones you don't keep, it would be fine to grow a small group out together in that size tank. But should be fine picking a nice one and growing it up solo as well.

 

[kno4te]

Seen 1’s everywhere. Males have red dorsal. Females have the white strip on the dorsal fin. Would get a female and male, but if u got the tank space then get a group of 5-6.

Maybe Rocksor and mrrobxc can have some input.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Seen 1’s everywhere. Males have red dorsal. Females have the white strip on the dorsal fin. Would get a female and male, but if u got the tank space then get a group of 5-6.

Maybe Rocksor and mrrobxc can have some input.

I just want one but have a 60 gallon I could raise a few and pick the best one with color

 

[AnthonyFish20]

What species of pike are they? There are a few that get red. Most likely atabapo, but I would find out which ones they are. As far as the group or solo, if they are cheap enough that you don't mind taking the loss on the ones you don't keep, it would be fine to grow a small group out together in that size tank. But should be fine picking a nice one and growing it up solo as well.

I dont know the name it just says red pike they get 12-14inches all I know

 

[Rocksor]

at 3-4" it can be difficult to tell male versus female. Also, johanna juveniles have been labelled red pike due to the red in the dorsal

 

[AnthonyFish20]

at 3-4" it can be difficult to tell male versus female. Also, johanna juveniles have been labelled red pike due to the red in the dorsal

They are on an online sight at aquascapeonline but they are an online shop but luckily im close to them so I can go to their shop

 

[AnthonyFish20]

What species of pike are they? There are a few that get red. Most likely atabapo, but I would find out which ones they are. As far as the group or solo, if they are cheap enough that you don't mind taking the loss on the ones you don't keep, it would be fine to grow a small group out together in that size tank. But should be fine picking a nice one and growing it up solo as well.

Its atabapo just went on the site lol

 

[mrrobxc]

Up to you how many you want to get but you’ll need a tank larger than sixty gallons even with one unless you want it to feel cramped.

Do you plan to upgrade to at least a 125?

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Up to you how many you want to get but you’ll need a tank larger than sixty gallons even with one unless you want it to feel cramped.

Do you plan to upgrade to at least a 125?

I have a 180 its going into