jonovision88 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Hi, I got a tankful of south american fish from a fellow moving, including a pair of teen/adult pike cichlids (different kinds, 7 inches each). They were downsized from a 100 gallon to a 40 gallon tank. The cichlids freak out every time I turn on the light, open the tank lid or pretty much to disturb the tank. I'm just wondering if my tank is too small or if they haven't got used to the new tank. I've had them for a month now. Any help is welcome! Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Do they have hiding places? Are there other fish in the tank with them? What is your light and feeding schedule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syno321 Posted June 30, 2013 Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Dither fish that swim above them in schools really help with their skittishness. Silver dollar-type tetras are a prime example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pikeaholic Posted August 1, 2013 Report Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have pikes and they need big tanks to be happy, other wise they hide all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjerrom Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 My Red pikes - juvies hang out in a group of four and cruise the tank! Wolf pack but they are sure interesting as they have a leader and a definite pecking order! Will 2 WC Zebrinus attack the smaller ones and the others? I have two 25cm and four red atabapo at 15cm? 300g tank with smaller bleeding hearts (3") and some large Megasemas and Winemilleri Geo's mixed in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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