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thefishguy7;1802279; said:
I'm pretty lucky as far as aggression issues go. I really am stuck on the idea of a 55g grow-out, so once I get my paws on some, they're going in there. If aggression does become an issue, I'll have some sort of escape route-whether it be a 125, the 180 or isolating the problem fish. At least I know what to expect. Now all I need are the pikes.:D
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You have been warned. Pikes are NOTHING like other cichlids. They have their own level of aggression, especially towards each other. Its your choice to ignore the words of advice from people who HAVE experience with them, but it is a very large risk to take. Not only could you loose lots of money, you would basically be knowingly killing those fish. Best of luck to you though, you live and will learn. Its your money. Hopefully they won't murder themselves in there.
 
OK - you've been Warned....
How many 7" + pikes are going in the 55G ?

We've had a trio of undescribed Johanna type pikes in a 55 for almost a year. Started with 4 - one male was killed by the other 3 two months ago, have 1 M + 2 F left now ~ about 10" currently.
 
Peanut_Power;1802775; said:
You have been warned. Pikes are NOTHING like other cichlids. They have their own level of aggression, especially towards each other. Its your choice to ignore the words of advice from people who HAVE experience with them, but it is a very large risk to take. Not only could you loose lots of money, you would basically be knowingly killing those fish. Best of luck to you though, you live and will learn. Its your money. Hopefully they won't murder themselves in there.
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I'm not ignoring your advice, I took it all into consideration. I'm sorry if you feel like I'm just ignoring you, that's not my intent. It's a risk I'm willing to take at the moment. I'll watch them closely and be sure to have seeded filters for other tanks and the 125 (once it's ready). Space is an issue, there's an addition going on my house and no space to put another 6 foot tank, at least not for a few months. Like I said, if something happens, I'll stop it before it gets out of hand. Thanks again for the help.

MTN PIKE;1807663; said:
OK - you've been Warned....
How many 7" + pikes are going in the 55G ?

We've had a trio of undescribed Johanna type pikes in a 55 for almost a year. Started with 4 - one male was killed by the other 3 two months ago, have 1 M + 2 F left now ~ about 10" currently.
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I've decided on 5. I'll buy them even smaller at around 4" to buy myself time and hopefully avoid some aggression. Sound better??:)
 
Well keep us updated on it. Photo journal would be nice! :) Rich is having a sale on his pikes right now, but don't think he has any tapajos left...:(. Rapps doesn't look like he will be getting any in the near future. He's practically out of pikes right now as it is. :(
 
Update: no tapajos yet. Jeff sold out before I could jump.
I did buy various other species of pikes and I am beginning to understand them more. Hopefully, the tapajos will come soon. I've set up 3 more tanks and have 2 more to come. :)
 
thefishguy7;2067873; said:
Update: no tapajos yet. Jeff sold out before I could jump.
I did buy various other species of pikes and I am beginning to understand them more. Hopefully, the tapajos will come soon. I've set up 3 more tanks and have 2 more to come. :)
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What species did you get. From Rapps? If so, hope you got some marms and if you did, post up some pics. I was gonna get some Marms from him but was a little leary as to what variant they are. All I could get out of him is that the point of shipping was Santarem. I already had some Tapajos from him so didn't want to end up with more.

As for as the 55 goes I housed my 3 Tapajos Marms in one for 7 months with no aggro at all. Just kept a nice piece of root for them to get under and they shared it like they were in love.
Now they are happily in a 125.:)
 
dude the way that pike cichlids act towards jag's oscar's is unbelievable tramitic effect on their personality, and with another pike cichlid in the tank even if its just 1 on one or maybe theyll all gank one because they just like to beat other fish up for no apperant reason is unbelievable good luck to ya though
 
Thats awesome mate! Glad you were able to score some Crenicichla for sure!! They are definitely great fish! Embrace them 100%!! Absolutely love them for sure!! :)

Like Don just asked, which pikes did you get from Rapps? Pictures are a must!! :D

BTW...Rich (Infinite Aquatics) still has his sp. 'tapajos I' for sale I believe...;)
 
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