Thanks everyone, what a response!!
The pike are acclimating well, already feeding on small minnows, and beating the snot out of each other. All very pike-like behavior.
Their colors are AMAZING.....the red smokes my cobra group by far, and the spots are like those of jewel cichlids. Just insane. So, so, so happy to finally have this species. I bought three females and two males. Been looking for them for nearly a decade!!
Here are a few really poor images. Sorry, but my photo skills are in need of a major upgrade. Anyway, enjoy.
Wow. You done did it!!! Congrats man, I am very impressed. When you get them to pair up and you need to get rid of the others, definitely think of the Jennings and I for finding a new home for them! LoL!!! Crazy cool!!!
Be sure to keep that water super soft and low pH!!! Would suck for those beauties to get HITH!!!
Please keep us updated with photos and everything as they grow! Best of luck, hope the aggression doesn't get too out of hand. Hope they switch over to prepared foods for you easily enough as well!!
Again, super congrats! I'd say its official that you have converted to full Crenicichlaholic.