What is the smallest type of northernpike?
Hi I have a native fish tank and I’m wondering what the smallest type of northern (or pike) is. Also, would that type eat my other fish? (I have 2 sunnys, 1 walleye,1 perch and, 1 bullhead).
Thanks,
North American pikes (northerns) get too large for most home aquariums. And they will eat your other fish when they get large enough. Even walleyes can get large enough to down your smaller fish.
Northerns and pikes are the same animal. They are the only pike species native to North America.
Other NA pike family fish include the muskie and pickerels. The muskie is definitely too large. Of the pickerels, the chain pickerel would probably be more suitable, but it, along with all members of the pike family, is highly aggressive. With the teeth these fishes have, your other fish would not live long.
Northern Pike eats Walleye