View Full Version : Pike ID Please
Smok3o3
09-29-2010, 1:20 AM
Trying to figure out what kind of pike this is??
cockroach
09-29-2010, 2:03 AM
I would be interested to know as well as I saw these for a good price at an LFS.
Smok3o3
09-29-2010, 10:26 AM
I would be interested to know as well as I saw these for a good price at an LFS.
What was the price that you saw them for?
daphilster08
09-29-2010, 10:32 AM
Some type of crenichla saxatilis.. Well I think but that one doesn't have very much spangling coming in but I can tell by the white patch by its "ear"
clgkag
09-29-2010, 10:55 AM
Definately a saxitalis group, but not sure which one.
GuppyGirl1230
09-29-2010, 11:23 AM
Crenicichla alta Eigenmann, 1912
Group: Saxatilis
Distribution: Essequibo system in Guyana and upper Rio Branco and possibly upper Rio Uatuma in Brazil.
Type Locality: Gluck Island, Guyana
Size: 10 - 12 inches
Comments: This occasionally imported fish is similar to many of the coastal saxatilines of northern South America. This species is different from the others in its position of the humeral spot - centered on the lateral line. It has fewer white spots on its side than C. saxatilis. This is one of the few pikes that occurs on either side of the Guyana Shield, posibly due to a rainy season connection between the Guyanas and upper Rio Branco. In aquaria, it is a greedy and bold resident that can be housed with other large non-Crenicichla species. It is not particular about pH or hardness but thrives in clean water.
clgkag
09-29-2010, 4:07 PM
GuppyGirl nailed it!
Quinn1928
09-29-2010, 4:21 PM
way 2 go, Guppygirl!
Smok3o3
09-29-2010, 11:52 PM
Cool thanks Guppy Girl!! I got this fish with my tank I bought. Thinking about getting it a friend anyone has an idea on how much it would cost for this kind about 6 inch?
cockroach
09-30-2010, 12:25 AM
What was the price that you saw them for?
They were not expensive. They were about 8-9 inches and about 30 dollars I THINK.
GuppyGirl1230
09-30-2010, 1:14 AM
GuppyGirl nailed it!
LOL thanks :)
GuppyGirl1230
09-30-2010, 1:14 AM
way 2 go, Guppygirl!
Thanks Quinn!!! :lol2:
GuppyGirl1230
09-30-2010, 1:18 AM
Cool thanks Guppy Girl!! I got this fish with my tank I bought. Thinking about getting it a friend anyone has an idea on how much it would cost for this kind about 6 inch?
You're welcome! I have seen them anywhere from 20-50$ depending on size, age etc. I would go to DTFW, see what they have, because I saw a few Johannas and some other pikes there. If not, Check out CichlidStation.com because they frequently have pikes.
BTW, getting it a friend is a very bad idea. At least do not get another pike with it. Pikes are extremely conspecific, and will kill each other as they hit maturity, and one will absolutely kill the other. If you want, get some cichlids to keep it company, but get them kinda big because if the pike can fit it into his mouth, it will get eaten. Good Luck!!!
Maribeth
Smok3o3
09-30-2010, 10:21 AM
Thanks for the tip!! I appreciate it!