ABA ABA KNIFEFISH

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King-eL;4380652; said:
How big is the aba aba? I know small one at 12" or smaller are still in the sensetive side. What fish you mix them with? Mine just eats anything I offer it and even hand feed.

Mine were all on the smaller side when I had them.
They do look around for food a lot, but of course pbass always get it first... Even the bichirs did. LOL
Yeah, I had to hand feed, but got sick of it because the pbass would crash around the tank.
 
channarox;4381394; said:
Mine were all on the smaller side when I had them.
They do look around for food a lot, but of course pbass always get it first... Even the bichirs did. LOL
Yeah, I had to hand feed, but got sick of it because the pbass would crash around the tank.

Once it gets to 15" yet 20" it will surely abale to compete even with the large pbass. I have a buddy wh0 owns a 2 feet long aba aba with 16" temensis, 12" occelaris and 14" monos and it chases the cichlas when food are being drop and suck them up before the cichlas able to grab the whole prawn. But I;m sure it would depend on the aba aba's personality if it shy or not. If shy then I'm sure it won't be able to compete.
 
A. IMPORTZ;4382990; said:
Thats a great fish how long did it take to get that big?

Not long. I think I git this guy at around 15 or 20 inches can't remember the exact size when I got but it sure grew fast as it eats a lot. It can eat 15x peeled large black tiger prawn.
 
vaine111;4383119; said:
I have always liked aba's, but can't bring myself into getting one. It's always a joy seeing pics of yours.

They are fun to own as they are by far the smartiest fish I ever own.
Thanks!
 
King-eL;4383003; said:
Not long. I think I git this guy at around 15 or 20 inches can't remember the exact size when I got but it sure grew fast as it eats a lot. It can eat 15x peeled large black tiger prawn.

Ah yes.
Maybe one day when I'm back in BC and have a giant tank, I'll get one again.:D
 
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