Pikehead tank mates
Luciocephalus pulcher
4 rated pairings from the Pikehead care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why. Pikehead needs at least 40 gallons on its own; every companion adds to that.
Good matches
4 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Anubias Snow White
Anubias barteri var. nana
Plant provides cover without being consumed; does not interact with fish
Java Fern
Microsorum pteropus
Hardy plant that provides shelter and surface coverage for ambush hunting
Marimo Moss Ball
Aegagropila linnaei
Inert decoration that provides visual interest without interaction
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Dense vegetation provides hunting cover and tank structure
Planning this tank?
Run the whole stock list through the calculator — it checks bioload and schooling numbers, not just pairings.