Belonesox belizanus (Pike)

It is a fish to maintain in a specific aquarium, because it is very active, and little kill its fellows if it wishes, because its teeth are sharp like a razor blade.

The Belonesox Belizanus is a freshwater fish that lives mainly in the rivers, lakes and marshes of Guatemala and Belize. It is a carnivorous fish that feeds mainly on small fish, insects and crabs.

The Belonesox Belizanus is a small at medium -sized fish, with an average length of 15 to 20 centimeters. Its color is generally dark brown, with lighter spots on the body and fins. Its head is wide and sharp, with small eyes and a mouth full of sharp teeth.

The Belonesox Belizanus is a lively and agile fish, capable of quickly moving into the water thanks to its long caudal fins. He is also able to jump out of the water to catch his prey, and is considered an excellent hunter.

Belonesox belizanus is a social fish, which generally lives in small groups in shallow waters. It also tends to be territorial, and is often aggressive towards other fish that approach its territory.

Due to its voracity and its ability to reproduce quickly, Belonesox Belizanus tends to be considered as an invasive species in certain regions. This can cause problems for other species of fish that live in the same waters, because Belonesox belizanus can quickly become dominant and disrupt the ecosystem.

Despite this, the Belonesox Belizanus is an interesting fish to observe and can be an interesting addition to a domestic aquarium if the conditions are adapted. If you choose to add a Belonesox Belizanus to your aquarium, make sure to provide enough space so that it can move freely and give it a diet suitable for its carnivorous diet.

The male measures 12 cm and has a gonopod instead of the anal fin.

It is necessary to add in the water a spoon with a soup of kitchen salt for 12 liters, a pH of 7, and a temperature around 28. The female can give birth to 10 to 80 small 2 cm which have rapid growth. Remove the little ones from the parents because the patents eat them. 1 male for 3 or 4 females.