Payara Tips (Armatus)

[shivam]

So I finally bought my dream fish for my 100gal. A armatus payara, its about 3inches and its looks amazing. Just wondering if anyone has any care tips or "do's and don'ts". I did as much research as I can but I'm sure I can get better info from someone who owns or owned one.

 

[krichardson]

They can be rather delicate at that size so be careful with any comparably sized cichlids that could cause trouble for the young army,they do grow very fast and will probably outgrow any other fish you have in the tank,I fed my young armys rosie reds and then got them to eat raw shrimp and fish fillet..hope this helps and good luck

 

[shivam]

appreciate the post. His only tank mates are a couple of Panda Corys and a 7inch Fire Eel

 

[sunnysjourney]

There is a sticky on this sub form titled "Payara (Cynodontidae et al.) ID and Care Guide 2.01" Do check it out, especially the armatus section .