Cheesetian;4712273; said:
They don't get to 8'-10' in captivity although you're gonna' need a pond or a huge tank.
Yes they do. If they don't, you didn't raise them correctly.
JONNY CICHLA;4712878; said:
Thats some growth rate"" 2ft a year"" when do they get there nice red colourd scales!!
Growth rate is amazing with these animals. 2 feet a year is maybe even on the slow side for young animals. They do slow down after about 6-7 feet.
Red depends on two things: Gentics and diet. If they don't have the red genes, they won't turn red. If they do have the red genes, they need to have a healthy (and varied) diet to let that color show. Red can show up as small as 3 feet, but you usually see it more above 4 feet.
JONNY CICHLA;4713242; said:
Did i say i was going to buy one at eney time mate??
You asked questions aimed at buying them.... ergo it looks like you are.