Is there any particular reason why Piraputanga fish aren't in the hobby?

[Omkar16253]

These are colorful, fast moving, interesting fish that eat fruit as a significant part of their diet.

One of few fish where you could actually come close to mimicking their natural diet. The size isn't even that bad as far as monster fish go.

They are even being farmed for food, so yes, they can thrive in captivity.

Why aren't Piraputanga in the fish hobby?

 

[tlindsey]

These are colorful, fast moving, interesting fish that eat fruit as a significant part of their diet.

One of few fish where you could actually come close to mimicking their natural diet. The size isn't even that bad as far as monster fish go.

They are even being farmed for food, so yes, they can thrive in captivity.

Why aren't Piraputanga in the fish hobby?

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They are still in the hobby were a well known species a few years ago.

 

[tlindsey]

They are still in the hobby were a well known species a few years ago.

I also believe most don't keep large enough aquariums to house the active species.

 

[tiger15]

I also believe most don't keep large enough aquariums to house the active species.

I don’t think size is the constraint. It is in the same size range as arowana, Bacu, and peacock bass which are popular in the hobby. Even arapaima, the largest freshwater fish in the world, have keeper. So it’s a mystery why such a colorful fish is not kept in the hobby.