how to move my arapaima

dudefish82

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i have decided to move my arapaima to my pond because he keeps messing up my tank so what is the best way to move him
 

Vanica

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Depends on the size but if he is in a tank I imagine he's under 24" so a large Rubbermaid tub should work. Just be careful trying to remove him from the tank because as you probably know they are like torpedoes.
 

Zoodiver

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For one the size you have, your best bet net him out and put him in a plastic container of some type (Like a Sterilite or Rubbermaid bin).

If it's not a long distance, just net him out and run him to the pond.

For bigger Arapaima, it becomes more involved. Then you're talking a team of people, stretcher and possibly an anesthetic to knock the fish out while you move it.
 

Zoodiver

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