Arapaima in small tanks - some people think it is possible!

[SteveR]

So I was deliberately researching these bad boys on the net when I came across something pretty odd looking on you tube.

Link is here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUj5rADPUVo&feature=related

Look at the water quality and the fact the fish gulps at the end. I was aware they only do that when water quality is low as they can breathe under water?

 

[sixftsam]

I believe they do that regularly in the wild. By no means am i condoning the size tank, its far too small, but native tribes of the amazon hunt arapaima by waiting on the boat with a spear and watching for the ripples to show a paima coming up for air.

Hope that helps a little, and feel free to correct me if im wrong anyone!

 

[cichlid2006]

I believe they do that regularly in the wild. By no means am i condoning the size tank, its far too small, but native tribes of the amazon hunt arapaima by waiting on the boat with a spear and watching for the ripples to show a paima coming up for air.

Hope that helps a little, and feel free to correct me if im wrong anyone!

^this.

 

[haynchinook334]

^ this +1

Pima Giga air-breathers, using its labyrinth organ, which is rich in blood vessels and opens into the fish's mouth.

 

[Fat Homer]

and this guys next upgrade is only to a 1500G tank... still no where near enough to house this giant...

 

[johnny potatoes]

oops wrong thread

 

[SteveR]

I believe they do that regularly in the wild. By no means am i condoning the size tank, its far too small, but native tribes of the amazon hunt arapaima by waiting on the boat with a spear and watching for the ripples to show a paima coming up for air.

Hope that helps a little, and feel free to correct me if im wrong anyone!

Thanks, learn something every day. But yes even still, that tank is way too small right?

 

[cypher1024]

This guy has the right idea for housing arapaima...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306500

 

[krichardson]

This guy has the right idea for housing arapaima...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306500

Yes he does and thanks for sharing the link as I rarely check that sub forum and I probably would have missed out on seeing those pictures.

 

[Diogenes]

yeah that pond is sick, and I agree, a Pima is like the size of a small dolphin fully grown. Would you even consider keeping a dolphin in a home aquarium?