{"product_id":"african-odoe-pike-3-5-4","title":"African Odoe Pike (4”)","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"202\" data-start=\"176\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"200\" data-start=\"180\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"203\"\u003eHepsetus odoe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"225\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"263\" data-start=\"227\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"261\" data-start=\"231\"\u003eMaximum Size and Lifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"266\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"275\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 16-18\u003cstrong data-end=\"303\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e inches (45 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"370\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"426\" data-start=\"372\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"385\" data-start=\"372\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Around \u003cstrong data-end=\"407\" data-start=\"393\"\u003e8–12+ years\u003c\/strong\u003e with proper care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"428\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"469\" data-start=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"467\" data-start=\"437\"\u003eRecommended Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"470\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"547\" data-start=\"472\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"494\" data-start=\"472\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-end=\"523\" data-start=\"495\"\u003e125-180 gallons (475 liters)\u003c\/strong\u003e for a single specimen. Juveniles can be raised in 40-90 gallon tank for better observation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"658\" data-start=\"550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"550\"\u003eLarger aquariums (180+ gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e recommended if housing with other large fish or more than one individual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"660\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"706\" data-start=\"665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"704\" data-start=\"669\"\u003eWater Changes and General Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"751\" data-start=\"709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"731\" data-start=\"709\"\u003eWater Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–82°F (23–28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"777\" data-start=\"754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"754\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"867\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"839\"\u003eWater Change Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"870\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"917\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"889\" data-start=\"872\"\u003e30–50% weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e to maintain water quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"918\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1021\" data-start=\"920\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"920\"\u003eFiltration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong, efficient filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits and size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1022\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1036\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"1024\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1158\" data-start=\"1039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1062\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1127\" data-start=\"1064\"\u003eAdd some structured driftwood and rocks leaving plenty of swimming space. They're open water swimmers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1159\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1176\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eTank Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight-fitting lid is a must – \u003cstrong data-end=\"1225\" data-start=\"1207\"\u003estrong jumpers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1230\" data-start=\"1227\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1252\" data-start=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003eTankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1253\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eLarge, robust, \u003cstrong data-end=\"1380\" data-start=\"1357\"\u003esemi-aggressive fish\u003c\/strong\u003e that are too big to be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1340\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1459\" data-start=\"1342\"\u003eLarge Ppolypterus, Datnoids, Silver Dollars, Severums, African Arowana, Large Catfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1470\" data-start=\"1462\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1503\" data-start=\"1475\"\u003eSmall fish (will be eaten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1565\" data-start=\"1508\"\u003eAggressive cichlids that may provoke or stress the Odoe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1568\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1617\" data-start=\"1570\"\u003eElongated fish shaped like the pike. They may view them as competition and fight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1622\" data-start=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1639\" data-start=\"1624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1628\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1677\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1675\" data-start=\"1642\"\u003eCarnivorous – ambush predator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1700\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1698\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003ePrimary Foods:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1703\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1758\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1828\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003eFresh\/frozen foods: \u003cstrong data-end=\"1826\" data-start=\"1780\"\u003etilapia chunks, shrimp, silversides, and smelt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1910\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eThey will accept \u003cstrong data-end=\"1892\" data-start=\"1861\"\u003ecarnivore pellets or sticks with time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1971\" data-start=\"1913\"\u003eFeed 4-5 times per week to prevent overfeeding and fouling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1976\" data-start=\"1973\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2020\" data-start=\"1978\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2018\" data-start=\"1982\"\u003eOverview of Natural Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2149\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2040\" data-start=\"2023\"\u003eDistribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely found across \u003cstrong data-end=\"2088\" data-start=\"2061\"\u003eWest and Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the \u003cstrong data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2104\"\u003eCongo, Niger, and Zambezi River systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2150\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2166\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2164\" data-start=\"2152\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2169\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2239\" data-start=\"2171\"\u003eSlow-moving, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2237\" data-start=\"2184\"\u003eheavily vegetated rivers, swamps, and floodplains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2242\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2288\" data-start=\"2244\"\u003eOften found in \u003cstrong data-end=\"2286\" data-start=\"2259\"\u003eblackwater environments\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2338\" data-start=\"2293\"\u003eLikes \u003cstrong data-end=\"2317\" data-start=\"2299\"\u003elow visibility\u003c\/strong\u003e for ambush hunting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2343\" data-start=\"2340\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2364\" data-start=\"2345\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2362\" data-start=\"2349\"\u003eBreeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2388\" data-start=\"2367\"\u003eRare in captivity\u003c\/strong\u003e; no well-documented cases of successful spawning in home aquaria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2456\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2476\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2474\" data-start=\"2458\"\u003eIn the wild:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2520\" data-start=\"2481\"\u003eLikely breeds during the rainy season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2523\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2574\" data-start=\"2525\"\u003eBuilds bubble nests or uses floating vegetation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2622\" data-start=\"2579\"\u003eSpawns in flooded grassy or shallow areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2650\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2648\" data-start=\"2625\"\u003eCaptive Challenges:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2653\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2751\" data-start=\"2655\"\u003eLarge size, aggression, and unknown hormonal triggers make breeding impractical in home setups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2756\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2776\" data-start=\"2758\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2774\" data-start=\"2762\"\u003eSummary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3352\" data-start=\"2777\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-end=\"2818\" data-start=\"2781\"\u003eAfrican Odoe Pike (Hepsetus odoe)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking, streamlined predator that’s best suited for advanced aquarists with large tanks. Its \u003cstrong data-end=\"2952\" data-start=\"2919\"\u003eaggressive predatory behavior\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-end=\"2989\" data-start=\"2954\"\u003esensitivity to water conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-end=\"3015\" data-start=\"2995\"\u003especialized diet\u003c\/strong\u003e make it a challenging but rewarding fish to keep. In the wild, it thrives in \u003cstrong data-end=\"3123\" data-start=\"3093\"\u003eslow, murky African rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, hunting smaller fish from cover. Due to its solitary and territorial nature, careful consideration is needed when choosing tankmates. 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