Pike Livebearer (Belonesox belizanus)
Fish in the family Poeciliidae. Hard care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific nameBelonesox belizanus
FamilyPoeciliidae
Also known asPike Topminnow, Pike Killifish
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentSemi Aggressive
DietCarnivore
Adult size8 in
Minimum tank size55 gallons
Water parametersTemp 75-86°F, pH 7.0-8.5, GH 12-30 dGH
Appearance
Large, elongate, pike-like livebearer with a long toothy snout and slim greenish body — the predator of the family.
Difficulty and care for the Pike Livebearer
Hard
Origin and habitat
Central America (Mexico to Costa Rica)
Keeper notes
A predatory livebearer that will eat any fish small enough to swallow; not a community fish. Keep only with similarly sized robust species or as a single specimen/pair.
Log Pike Livebearer in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Pike Livebearer alongside everything else in your reef.
