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Acestrorhynchus microlepisPike Tetra
Jardine, 1841
Max length260mm SL10in SLTank250 × 90cm98 × 36inTemp22–28°C72–82°FpH6.0–7.5An obligate piscivore capable of consuming quite large prey in relation to its body size although it tends to focus on smaller prey such as tetras and related species. Newly-imported specimens may refuse to accept anything but live fishes although most can be weaned onto dead alternatives once they recognise them as edible, and some even learn to accept dried foods.
Acestrorhynchus pantaneiroPantanal Barracuda Tetra
Menezes, 1992
Max length240mm SL9in SLTank250 × 90cm98 × 36inTemp22–28°C72–82°FpH6.0–7.5An obligate piscivore capable of consuming surprisingly surprisingly large prey. Newly-imported specimens may refuse to accept anything but live fishes although most can be weaned onto dead alternatives once they recognise them as edible, and some even learn to accept dried foods- Like the vast majority of predatory fishes this specie...
Datnioides undecimradiatusMekong Tiger Perch
Roberts & Kottelat, 1994
Max length300mm SL12in SLTank180 × 60cm72 × 24inTemp20–28°C68–82°FpH5.5–7.5An efficient, largely piscivorous, predator with highly protrusible mouthparts. In the aquarium, juveniles can be offered chironomid larvae (bloodworm), small earthworms, chopped prawn, and suchlike, while adults will accept strips of fish flesh, whole prawns, mussels, live river shrimp, larger earthworms, etc. Older individuals do not require feeding on a daily basis, with 2-3 times per week sufficient.
Hydrocynus goliathGiant Tigerfish
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Max length2100mm SL83in SLTanknot recordedTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH6.5–7.5A voracious piscivore this species is perfectly designed for its lifestyle. It is very streamlined and muscular and has one of the most amazing sets of teeth of any freshwater fish. These are dagger-shaped and interlock, meaning the fish can rip chunks out of its prey. The teeth are visible even when the animal's mouth is closed, which makes for a fearsome sight. It is one of the world's most infamous game fish and specimens weighing over 100 pounds have been recorded. We cannot st...
Hydrocynus vittatusAfrican Tiger Fish
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Max length1050mm SL41in SLTank300 × 90cm118 × 36inTemp24–28°C75–82°FpH6.5–8.0A voracious piscivore that hunts in large shoals in the wild, this species is perfectly designed for its lifestyle. It is very streamlined and muscular and has one of the most amazing sets of teeth of any freshwater fish. These are dagger-shaped and interlock, meaning the fish can rip chunks out of its prey. The teeth are visible even when the animal's mouth is closed, which makes for a fearsome sight. It is a popular game fish in its native range, with the largest specimen caught weighi...
Lamprologus lemairiiLemaire's Lamprologus
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Max length250mm SL10in SLTank120 × 45cm48 × 18inTemp23–27°C73–81°FpH7.5–9.0A highly piscivorous, predatory species unsuited to the general aquarium. It is an ambush predator in nature, often being seen hanging motionless around rocky structures or on the floor of the lake. It is a sedentary species and does not move around a lot. This is a behavioural adaptation known as thanatosis, or 'playing dead'. This strategy is usually used as a defensive means in other animals, but in L. lemairii it is adapted for offensive means. The fish has a mottled colour pattern...