Pikeperch 25-30cm (Sold out)

Please note that we do not ship fish by post. All fish must be collected from us in Oberweningen. We will pack the fish professionally for you and ensure sufficient oxygenation. This means that even longer transports can be managed without problems. We will also be happy to inform you about transport and the correct introduction of the fish into your pond.

Product description:

Minimum keeping conditions for pike-perch:
Final size of fish: 50-80cm, sometimes larger
Minimum pond size*: 10,000 litres
Minimum pond size for adult fish: at least 50sqm per fish, as the fish form territories and become aggressive towards each other. As juveniles, many more can be kept.
Minimum pond depth for overwintering adult fish*: 1.80 m (large area, not just a small spot)
Optimal water temperature: 18-23 °C
Water temperature that can be tolerated for a period: 4-30 °C
Water values: pH 6-8, optimal around 7, lots of oxygen, does not like temperature fluctuations
Food: live fish! as juveniles also insects. There are also indoor bred pike-perch that eat dry food. However, the food must move, which is difficult in a pond.
Original habitat: Europe in rivers, ponds and lakes
Special features for keeping: Predator. Keeping with small fish is not possible. Pike-perch are often used to keep fish stocks small if undesirable fish species multiply too much. Older pike-perch become aggressive towards each other. Sex differences visible from about 40cm. The fish spawn in nests and guard the eggs. Requires quite a lot of oxygen, sensitive during transport, which is why only a few fish can be packed in one bag. This makes the fish quite expensive.