boulengerella-cuvieri

A unique predatory characin found throughout most of the Amazon basin, the Giant Pike Characin or Bicuda is the largest member of the genus, growing to over 30″ in the wild. A loosely schooling fish, they can be skittish at first, and will do best with some cover in the form of floating plants or driftwood close to the surface. They are best kept in groups of 3 or more, and will school with other larger characins. Primarily a live fish eater, they will usually require live food at first but can be weaned onto frozen or prepared diets over time.