African Pike Characin Care Guide
Hepsetus Odoe
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Bioload Score
40000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 45.0 cm / 18.0"
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 396L (105 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom-Mid
- Origin
- Africa
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous. Prefers live foods such as feeder fish, small crustaceans, and insects. Will also accept high-quality pellets and frozen foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept alone or with other large, robust fish that can withstand its aggressive behavior.
Good to Know
The Pike Characin should be kept alone due to its aggressive behaviour.
Gender Differences
Limited sexual dimorphism. Males may have slightly more elongated anal fins.
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