Arapaima in Texas

[charles-n-charge]

do you think a fish that can grow from 3'' to 3' in a years is fast enough to be called fast growing ?

3" to 3' in a single year? Yeah that probably qualifies as a fast grower. How big do they get in captivity if it's in a decent sized pond?

 

[longv]

check out some of these threads http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/search.php?searchid=9778586

 

[Lupin]

check out some of these threads http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/search.php?searchid=9778586

What were you trying to show? The searched thread links do not really work.

 

[longv]

oops was trying to show some of Johnptc's threads

 

[Lupin]

Point them here. The arapaima threads by johnptc are all here.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=67

 

[mshill90]

Go big or go home is what they say, but I agree with whats posted... why not wait?

What happens when it's time for you to move, and you can't move your fish with you?

Saw a show on tv about a kid that was selling pirahna's out of his home.. he was like 13.. kid got busted and almost went to jail for a loooooong time.

That's why I love living in PA- yeah, the weather sucks, but they aren't too strict on fish (and I would assume it's because tropicals would perish come winter if they are in a body of water like a river, stream, lake etc...)

 

[charles-n-charge]

I do plan on waiting now after thinking about it. A gator far is probably a better option for me anyways

 

[svtim]

If you succeed may i please come down and fish for the rtc i will practice catch and release. also i will pay you this could become a business venture for you. several people in thailand have set up ca/sa ponds and have vacation packages avaliable for people wantin to get the big boys out of the ponds

 

[Richie_ELP]

ah. Just no

 

[charles-n-charge]

As great as hooks in my fishes mouths, them being forced to breathe air, and all the possible damage that could be done sounds, I'm going to have to say NO WAY IN HECK BUDDY lol