Are These Longnose?

[pwmin]

I think the Tropical sounds better, then, thanks. None of my fish are really aggressive, but having something that's more hardy and is a semi-aggressive would probably be better. I should probably have a 30" wide tank going before getting one since they get larger than FL/spotteds and grow quickly, or so I've heard.

 

[xander]

not really true according to jordon, he says his is stuck @ 15"

 

[demjor19]

not really true according to jordon, he says his is stuck @ 15"

mine is only one year old though...you need to keep that in mind, but he has seemed to really slowed down in growth. i would think 30" to be a stretch.

 

[Polypterus]

4 out of the 10 I have are currently 4 years old and range from 15 to 18 inches..Average growth per year after the first year is 1/2 to 3/4 inches during the growth season.

 

[demjor19]

4 out of the 10 I have are currently 4 years old and range from 15 to 18 inches..Average growth per year after the first year is 1/2 to 3/4 inches during the growth season.

that seems about right. mine darted to the 15" mark then seemed to have hit a wall. he seems to be putting on more girth, but not so much length.

 

[cichlaguapote]

I keep mine with a black aro and polys at 79 degrees, but I think I have just been lucky. My aro is very docile, but as with all fish it is a case by case basis. Also, you need to be ready for them to grow really fast. Mine has grown from 6-7" to 15" in 3 months. Just for comparison that is 1/2" a week.

Yeah same here in a tank with some big fish.. higher temp and so far not skittish at all.. I was told he'll get pwned pretty easily but haven't had a problem yet.

 

[pwmin]

cool, well I'll keep a look out for tropicals, too, then.

 

[killerfish]

aren't tropicals pretty rare or at least not imported very often

and sorry polypterus didn't mean to make you burst a blood vessel before i know now there central not south america

 

[demjor19]

aren't tropicals pretty rare or at least not imported very often

and sorry polypterus didn't mean to make you burst a blood vessel before i know now there central not south america

they are rare, but they're around.

 

[Polypterus]

With the Help of people like Mike (H2O aquatics) who will actually cater to us insane giant ganoid fish keepers, these fish are becoming more and more available. As said he will be bringing some more in so keep an eye on his Sub forum and get your orders in fast....