Arapaima arapaima?
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He might know, but Arapaimas other than gigas are very obscure. Good luck getting the info you need
He might know, but Arapaimas other than gigas are very obscure. Good luck getting the info you need
This is a huge hole in my knowledge. IDK how to tell any pima species apart. Now there are several more species, according to the latest, recent revision.
I've read somewhere that we do get a mix in the trade of gigas and arapaima arapaimas (they come from farms). I read it long ago and forgot much. Perhaps Rod of Predatory Fins can shed some light or Steve of Exotic Fish Shop. I mean vendors who bring them in may know something, if they have a curious mind... Our two came from Steve back in 2016.
I've read somewhere that we do get a mix in the trade of gigas and arapaima arapaimas (they come from farms). I read it long ago and forgot much. Perhaps Rod of Predatory Fins can shed some light or Steve of Exotic Fish Shop. I mean vendors who bring them in may know something, if they have a curious mind... Our two came from Steve back in 2016.
I'm definitely no expert but I did find this
Which if the tail fins aren't damaged too much would seem to indicate that besides a more robust body Arapaima arapaima the fins in general are more full especially the tail fin. I also noticed the same difference in Silver versus Black Aro's. Though telling the difference without 2 examples side by side I imagine would be difficult, unless you've kept them before. Like my experience with Armatus, once I had one I was able to eyeball one pretty reliably but my eye became much better after reading the Payara sticky. Sorry for the digress. I gotta say you've peaked my interest. I didn't know there where smaller species of Arapaima.
Forgive me if the info is old or incorrect. I am just supplying what I gleamed online.
Which if the tail fins aren't damaged too much would seem to indicate that besides a more robust body Arapaima arapaima the fins in general are more full especially the tail fin. I also noticed the same difference in Silver versus Black Aro's. Though telling the difference without 2 examples side by side I imagine would be difficult, unless you've kept them before. Like my experience with Armatus, once I had one I was able to eyeball one pretty reliably but my eye became much better after reading the Payara sticky. Sorry for the digress. I gotta say you've peaked my interest. I didn't know there where smaller species of Arapaima.
Forgive me if the info is old or incorrect. I am just supplying what I gleamed online.
Well after the initial batch sold out I’ll be picking mine up after Christmas. The person I’m getting it from has one and says they grow about 1” a month to start. Takes 6-7 years to hit 48”. We’ll see how it goes!
I've visited several arapaima farms. Never heard of or seen any that stay 4 foot. That would be a goal they would all strive for.