arapaima n arowana?
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Gshock;5011851; said:Do you honestly know how big arapaima get? It seems like you have no idea or you wouldn't even be thinking a tank.
im sorry. i really dont know how big it can turn into. i'll place them in my pond, that is if i do buy them. sorry again for the trouble.
Arapaima gigas will grow easily over 8' and average 10' at adult size. You could house one by itself in that tank for about 2 years, but good luck after that.
How big is your pond? Just because you have a pond it doesn't mean that is big enough for an arapaima either.
He asked a question, he has an extremely large tank compared to some members on this website. He is obviously responsible and just wanted some advice. You dont have to jump down his throat for asking a question. Some people seriously need to develop some social skills in this forum.
Regardless. Getting a pair of Pima would be a "life decision" the pair will outgrow your tank by themselves in less than 2 years if fed correctly assuming you remove your aro / pacu stock. Assuming you'd move them to a pond after they grow is a fantastic idea assuming you have a pond with a floor space of at least 12-12-# blah blah blah. They get massive, and do jump (as you indicated), and making a "jump proof pond" of that size may pose a problem.
All in all pima's should not be owned unless you are fully prepared to house a fish of that size. id say maybe 1% of MFK could honestly house a full grown one. On a side note, be careful of that RTC with 8inch aro's, I know for experience an 8 inch RTC will fold a 12inch+ aro to eat, just keep an eye on him and use your best judgement.
cheers
Regardless. Getting a pair of Pima would be a "life decision" the pair will outgrow your tank by themselves in less than 2 years if fed correctly assuming you remove your aro / pacu stock. Assuming you'd move them to a pond after they grow is a fantastic idea assuming you have a pond with a floor space of at least 12-12-# blah blah blah. They get massive, and do jump (as you indicated), and making a "jump proof pond" of that size may pose a problem.
All in all pima's should not be owned unless you are fully prepared to house a fish of that size. id say maybe 1% of MFK could honestly house a full grown one. On a side note, be careful of that RTC with 8inch aro's, I know for experience an 8 inch RTC will fold a 12inch+ aro to eat, just keep an eye on him and use your best judgement.
cheers
Mikeyy;5030070; said:He asked a question, he has an extremely large tank compared to some members on this website. He is obviously responsible and just wanted some advice. You dont have to jump down his throat for asking a question. Some people seriously need to develop some social skills in this forum.
Regardless. Getting a pair of Pima would be a "life decision" the pair will outgrow your tank by themselves in less than 2 years if fed correctly assuming you remove your aro / pacu stock. Assuming you'd move them to a pond after they grow is a fantastic idea assuming you have a pond with a floor space of at least 12-12-# blah blah blah. They get massive, and do jump (as you indicated), and making a "jump proof pond" of that size may pose a problem.
All in all pima's should not be owned unless you are fully prepared to house a fish of that size. id say maybe 1% of MFK could honestly house a full grown one. On a side note, be careful of that RTC with 8inch aro's, I know for experience an 8 inch RTC will fold a 12inch+ aro to eat, just keep an eye on him and use your best judgement.
cheers
thank you. i did not get the arapaimas.. i invested on a new tank.. a 10x3x3.. thank you all for the advices..
Majinn;5032023; said:thank you. i did not get the arapaimas.. i invested on a new tank.. a 10x3x3.. thank you all for the advices..
10-3-3 woah what perfect dimensions. You have any pics posted somewhere I'd love to see that set up.
