African Pike Characin Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping African Pike Characin in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (750 liters) for a single adult
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller fish.
• Special requirements: Requires a large tank with plenty of hiding spots among dense vegetation (live or artificial) and driftwood. A secure lid is essential as they are known jumpers. Excellent filtration is necessary due to their carnivorous diet. Live or frozen whole fish, large insects, and crustaceans are preferred foods. Avoid feeding feeder fish that may carry diseases.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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