KEEPING PIKE IN AQUARIUM'S (UK)

[@craigs71]

Don't tell him Pike! 😂

[@grindeyyyyy]

What's your name boy

[@fishypie]

i kept very small pike many years ago and gave me great joy in there ways of feeding and there stelth , all went back to there local water

[@tonycamplin8607]

I've also kept pike in an aquarium and most other British native fish. For many years I also had a tank of native crayfish, before the invasive red clawed ones took over. They did very well and bread like crazy.

[@The_White_Shark]

I have personally kept Blennies (Blennioidei) as pets and they are VERY rewarding, they also love to sleep outside of the water on a raft or rock crevise, I used to call them my little seals, I actually trained them to do tricks for food, very smart fish!

[@wolfie498]

If I had a marine tank I'd put a tub gurnard in it. Fascinating fish.

[@fleshboundtobone]

Pike are such an awesome fish. Beautiful and deadly.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

the small ones are especially stunning

[@fleshboundtobone]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt absolutely. Those lines across his face, he's so pretty.

[@GIANTL]

Uk rock pool definitely!

[@davidpaylor5666]

I used to drink in a pub that had a giant tank with a couple of good, big tench in it, about four pounds or so, along with minnows and gudgeon and loads of native water plants. Very cool. They were surprisingly personable for such reclusive fish.

[@nicksmith8557]

"They were surprisingly personable" 😂😂😂😂

[@matthewpovey4682]

​@@nicksmith8557using vocabulary is funny is it???

[@nicksmith8557]

@matthewpovey4682 absolutely, no insult implied or intended by me. It's a funny phrase and I enjoyed it.

[@matthewpovey4682]

@@nicksmith8557 absolutely brilliant isn't it!?

[@nicksmith8557]

@@matthewpovey4682 agreed.

[@richardm7004]

UK marine tanks work well, I kept one 35+ years ago, advantage of using rockpool species is that they're resistant to large variations in temperature, whereas pelagic/deep water fish will require a refrigeration system, particularly in summer but also in winter, if your house is centrally heated - and then you have a nightmare with condensation plus running costs. Main problem with rockpool species is that 20% of the inhabitants get eaten or beaten up because they're quite territorial.

[@alicichlid6805]

Did they do well long term? Obviously in winter the sea gets a lot cooler than it would in a house. The north sea gets down to 6/7 degrees in winter where as I doubt my house gets below 15

[@jokervienna6433]

I kept small pikes in my early teenage years. It works fine until they reach around 20 cms, then they start to jump. It is no fun hearing that crash into the lid... since then, I have talked to many public aquariums, and it seems that bigger pike is quite hard to keep in a tank (because of their jumping). I didn´t think they would do that, but they do.

[@mikeywatchmecook2692]

This is really cool! i watched your video on keeping perch in a tank. I have a large container pond in my garden that I put a couple of perch in. Trying to fatten them up on worms, but they are very shy and I only really see them roaming around the tank in the evening

[@richardm7004]

Pike are well known scavengers, hence the success of dead baiting techniques, using a herring or mackerel, fished on the bottom. Scavenging dead fish = less energy expenditure for similar nutritional return. I'd try small dead fish, such as sprats, sardines, on the bottom. You might be surprised.

[@remcovanvliet3018]

Later on, yes. But not until it is about a year old, give or take. If you can get it trained to take food as soon as you drop it in, you might get away with trying it sooner. But he'll have to take it as it sinks, because once it settles on the bottom, chances of him eating it fall off dramatically. Going by the few pike I've seen grow up in a tank. But every fish is an individual, so mileage will vary, inevitably.

[@j_toledo419]

I hear "pike" and "aquarium" and im in lol

[@damienlosh6883]

A UK marine tank would be great. Perhaps you could keep some of the more unusual gobies and blennies like the Yarrell's Blenny you caught in a rock pool.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

a yarrells would be lovely!

[@dylanthedyslexicvillain4294]

When I was a teenager, I rescue two little Jack Pike that a fisherman threw on the bank to die I filled my wellies with water and took them home and put them in a Belfast sink. It was quite a big sink. I couldn’t get the fish to eat and one day I was looking at them and one of them jumped out of the water and bit me on the nose and made it bleed I’m not joking This really happened in the end. I released them into a lake because they wouldn’t eat.

[@ryanclark8173]

Really enjoyed this video mate, never seen anything like this and I feel I've learnt a lot, I've subscribed and given you a like and can't wait to watch back your past videos! Cracking content mate, have a good one. 👍

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

cheers dude!

[@Dudley-x2c]

Great. It'll be interesting to watch it grow 👍

[@ElizabethMcDermott-cy4cv]

I'd put it back. Before it does. 😂 You would need a pond.

[@gazgonenative4696]

Brilliant jack . Great video dead accurate. Reckon your next tank should be a eel but good to show how they eat . With there weird mouth

[@Havetobequickerthanthatbuddy]

I use to keep dovi , jags , flower horns ect I was going to build a garden pond and catch some baby pike from the river and put them on thier and see if I can over time get them to take food from my hand

[@kalitaylor2598]

A shoal of Perch would be great,always easy to catch & look a lot like some cichlid species. Worms to feed on .😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

kept them before they are great, even did a vid on the channel about them

[@jimpedersen9809]

This is so so cool.. Thx for a fantastic video

[@IvanMcGuinness]

Read Ted Hughes's poem, 'Pike'. It describes pike exactly and recounts keeping 3 pike in a jar.

[@urbanexoticuk]

We need a update on your uk native pond

[@eltongolden2816]

Your little private pike will soon be a snack for general pike when he's released

[@purplecheese8524]

Ive thought about doing a uk marine tank but wouldnt even know where to start, definitely putting my vote on that

[@anthonyduffy6953]

Thats awesome. Ive always loved the idea of having a pike, but ive got no space for another tank.

[@LewisNuke92]

You can get smaller pike. I had a xingu 2 which grow 9-11”. Even taught him to play fetch. I miss pikey Keith

[@anthonyduffy6953]

@LewisNuke92 i meant northern pike not pike cichlids ive had pike cichlids in the past

[@urbanexoticuk]

Actually you can keep one you catch but if you release it you have to release it into the same body of water i spoke to someone quite high up at the ea

[@brettsfishingdiaries]

Love your vids, and always fancied an aquarium room with uk fish, also since I sea fish too been toying with idea of a Bass as a pet.. would love to see you do that and watch its growth 👍

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

bass would be lovley but I think you'd have the same issue as with my pike and need to release once to big or have a huge tank!

[@neilorton1]

I've had a UK marine tank. Just make sure the sand is the same colour as the beaches you collect the fish from other wise they go back too pale to camouflage. Big prawns are great. Recommend a small butterfish, small wrasse are great characters, mullet easy to keep. Lobster are too destructive.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

good to know cheers

[@MLriverfishing]

I was on the canal last night and got 2 pike around 3 inches thay are happy in my tank and already eating

[@lukacanning4043]

I had a barbel stream tank a few years ago, until I moved them to my pond where they still reside today.

[@Zerox_Z21]

Always found it a shame we couldn't get pickerel over here, they'd be perfect tank specimens. Rockpool species are always cool, there's a lot you could choose from!

[@danielhildrop808]

Cool video i was thinking for the next tank it could be canal themed with gudgeon and a ruffe

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@danielhildrop808 i have kept both of them before they are lovely fish

[@onlyme9254]

Don't tell him ya name pike!

[@BlueJayKRO]

Beat me to it 😂

[@LewisNuke92]

If anyone wants smaller pike, go for xingu 2 pike cichlids. Amazing fish. Taught mine to play fetch. Miss you pikey keith 💚

[@dansmodelrailways7886]

Tench. I love tench and to see a couple of tiny babies in a tank and watch them grow would be great

[@matthewwagner47]

If your using native fish. Wouldn't you want to recreate the substrate also?

[@andreashessler838]

Always thought perch would be an excellent choice in a large tank. Would imagine that they'd become quite personable as well with how predatory they are

[@Zozo806]

If you want something simular in Nature than try some subtropical Snakeheads. Like Channa asiatica in an 300 Liter tank or if you got 500 Liters try aurantimaculata. Both tank sizes are big enough for a pair.

[@tonyseath2278]

I'm on the Bristol channel I used to keep a marine tank, they're great fun, go for it :0)

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

what did you keep?

[@nicholaskemp2246]

" Vot is ur name!!! " Don't tell him Pike!" 😅😅 Deffo, do a native marine tank. I've had them and they're awesome. Do your homework first though. You'll need to keep certain parameters correct with the water quality and keeping it cool. Once you've got the hang of of it........! I look forward to you hinting down species for it. Also, just do it slowly to start with. Don't rush to fill it straight away and you'll have a cracking looking aquarium. ❤

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

Yeah thats my plan I won't over fill it just a few species and see how it goes.

[@andrewcooper7243]

Where in Wiltshire? I live there...and that looks like somewhere I've not fished before.

[@TheFishingNomad]

Get yourself some redfin pickerel (Esox americanus) from the US. All the fun of a pike, but a fraction of the size.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

we can't import them to the UK I'm afraid

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

A uk marine tank would be awsome - or a signal crayfish - but you cant put that one back. Or you could buy a live lobster from a seafood market.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

crayfish would be interesting but uk marine has gotta be done I think

[@stuartchristie64]

Marks aquatics has done a few in the past with gobies and blennies etc, worth a watch 👍

[@LG_Fishing]

Despite fishing for pike for years it's really valuable to learn just how quickly they can grow and how they feed when they're smaller. Great video.

[@Maarten-hz9wl]

Have you ever tried stickle backs?

[@ChrisWhite.fishing]

Wicked! I have always thought about hit-tech stream habitat custom tank (like 120x50x50) with chiller, oversized recirculation and stream species like minnow, gudgeon, bullhead and maybe stickleback. But minnows being the main ones, as they are good size for tanks, look great, change colors and school up. For decorations: gravel, saggitaria and overhanging driftwood LED light penetrating through, making the classic shimmer.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

that would look epic a friend of mine has one and it looks great

[@fishingvanlife]

Loving this channel. You have a new Sub. Being a fisherman Me and my lad have been planning a native river tank.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@fishingvanlife do it you learn so much!

[@fishingvanlife]

@Chasingscalesspecieshunt yes absolutely. Great channel. Never stop learning. Looking for a 4ft tank.

[@englishfishkeeper2007]

native uk marine tank would be insane

[@HuSiaCat]

Two pike, be interesting to see how they interact, or maybe 3 or 4?

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

you'd end up with one fat pike

[@HuSiaCat]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt Exactly !!

[@shauncorless8965]

I had one in a 4ft tank ,,,it ate all the other fish within 6 months ,including some that were bigger than him 😮

[@BlackCountryPiker]

Don’t panic, don’t panic 😂. Such stunning markings

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

the little ones are great aren't they like little tigers

[@BlackCountryPiker]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt absolutely, in pattern and attitude 😂.

[@UKFishCam]

Please update us! I have been waiting on an update on the perch 😊

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@UKFishCam the perch went to a friend with a larger aquarium

[@Fact...]

Next you should keep a zander

[@paulmatthews2175]

Does a section 20 have any bearing ?

[@kumisanom]

im living in indonesia. this is my most fav fish. i have one in my home, he is 17inch now. i use air conditioner to lower temperature, and its on for 24/7 😅

[@barkster1971]

I had a blenny , they are so aggressive! Scoffed 10 mullet fry in 2 minutes.

[@jackofalltradesmasterofnon8069]

I wanted to get a pile for a tank but the growth of one puts me off even if I stick it in my pond it’s out grow that plus it will eat my other fish

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Interesting. I've never thought of these. Would they be ok in a large pond? 🇬🇧

[@Tommy-c7h]

I got a tank with a baby perch chub and stickle backs

[@venewoner9818]

As we say in Poland: Niezły pistolecik! (nice pistol) I don't know how's with the availability of those fish in UK (because as have you shown, a over a hunderd pound for a small pike is ludicrous), but how about a eel or burbot as the next aquarium project?

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@venewoner9818 sadly we can’t get hold of burbot in the UK

[@sharavpanneer3059]

Definitely do a uk marine tank, would love to see that

[@braddbradd5671]

How about sticklebacks the males make nests and dance around them ?

[@1991barnz]

Would love to see a course fish tank

[@plantbox60]

Nice build mate, any links to the music you use please?

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

its custom for the channel

[@plantbox60]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt ok thank you

[@MrDJRICKYC]

Great video, I think the next fish you should keep is definitely a fish finger

[@protopigeon]

I was going to suggest Blennies! that would be amazing, you could maybe get a scorpion fish too :)

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

some blennies for sure one of my fav fish

[@protopigeon]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt Excellent :)

[@clivenaylor]

Would this be possible with a barbel in a 600L tank

[@dannyboyfit]

Perch would be cool to see

[@damianowens5066]

It's a shame we don't have the smaller cousins the pickerals they would be amazing in an aquarium! As for ideas what about two spot gobies? The males breeding colours are amazing and I reckon a possible breeding project!

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

two spots would be great and they wouldn't out grow the tank! just gotta catch one

[@damianowens5066]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt I caught a couple of them on Saturday on Anglesey

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@damianowens5066 I'm gonna have to come up with you at somepoint

[@damianowens5066]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt anytime mate 👍

[@iancraig]

How about a few perch?

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

@@iancraig I’ve already done a vid about perch great fish to keep

[@AnyoneForToast]

Nice one mate. And please make a tank of UK micro marine species, then you can make all the expensive mistakes so I don't have to...

[@Mildewpants]

This is amazing!!

[@portcullis5622]

Alternative names for pike: Magnus Rosamund Laurie

[@strbst2075]

Uk marine tank would be awesome

[@BlueJayKRO]

I had tropical tanks for years but haven’t had one for some time. I’m seriously considering a Uk native tank with things like minnows , sticklebacks and things like that. Have you ever done this and did you face any problems. Great video, I’ve just subbed 👍🏼

[@alanthecat59]

could you breed bull heads in a tank?

[@stuartchristie64]

I've wondered this, first fish i caught as a kid with hands under rocks

[@ryandoherty6174]

Ah, Pike, you silly boy 😂

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

Don't tell him!

[@ryandoherty6174]

@@Chasingscalesspecieshunt very good 😆

[@josephfoulger9628]

Underrated comment

[@jimbowers1693]

Class

[@babaji_23]

May God be with u

[@SuperSteve101]

I'd have gone for ' Essox Brucius' personally

[@tariqaslam1853]

Cheers nice video mate

[@sifishes]

Don't tell him Pike!

[@Angling_addict]

Maybe try some carp?

[@rns69]

Great channel! The poor GUDGEON please. I say 'poor' because where I came from in Lancashire the water became degraded, alas.

[@leeward1153]

Pike you silly boy

[@adamhousden6349]

as long as you get it from a stockist and not remove them from their environment, if you must remove them from the habitats then you should really request from the EA.

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

As far as I'm aware as long its you have permission (this was from a private lake owned by someone) you are fine if you wanted to take one from a river then it gets more complicated but I don't think you'd need to ask the EA. With a fishing license you are legally allowed to take 1 pike a day see below - www.gov.uk/freshwater-rod-fishing-rules/fish-size-and-catch-limits

[@smileygoesfishing36]

maybe a small species fish tank

[@quincym-e4680]

Brown trout next

[@stuartchristie64]

Don't tell him your name pike! i always considered pike needed cooler water eg. a chiller to be able to keep them, i stand corrected, i knew perch were pretty tolerant, you've got me tempted now.... I've always been inclined to do a canal style aquascape, with canal wall at the back and gratuitous junk on the bottom - old packets, tins and a trolley wheel etc perch and minnows etc

[@Chasingscalesspecieshunt]

Yes its as I say its more oxygen then tempurture thats the issue, well worth a go for canal tank

[@MANIC3420]

Private Pyke!

[@Nigelsyoutube]

Definitely a uk marine tank

[@edforbes1563]

Haha DONT PANIC!

[@Saw-Mc]

Do a zander

[@FMAquascapes]

great little video...new sub here ;)

[@voodoochile7581]

First your merch then an ad. You lost me pal

[@S.Trades]

These grow wayyyyy to big for an aquarium!

[@paulAnthony7236]

Belter 👍 get some ruff.

[@cameronstevenson5894]

Trout next

[@gwoodtube]

Do a halibut? Can ya catch baby halibut?

[@Flow_State1991]

Zanda or baby wells