Arapaima

[okeeteecorn]

Hi!
Would those who are experienced with the Arapaima please tell me:
(1) what would be the best diet for a baby Arapaima that is about 7 inches long?
(2) if there are books on the Arapaima that you would recommend?
Thank you.

 

[johnptc]

Hi!
Would those who are experienced with the Arapaima please tell me:
(1) what would be the best diet for a baby Arapaima that is about 7 inches long?
(2) if there are books on the Arapaima that you would recommend?
Thank you.

i fed mine mixed hikari foods and occasional shrimp or smelt

he was or 8 inches in February now about 33 inches

no books i know of

 

[stingray man]

Ya there kind of a unknown species so its prbly hard to find books

 

[artemis1]

Not an unkown species of MFK

Never heard of any books on pimas. You can feed them lots of stuff depending on the pima at that size. Pellets, guppies("homebreed") etc.

Art

 

[pirarucu319]

Hi!
Would those who are experienced with the Arapaima please tell me:
(1) what would be the best diet for a baby Arapaima that is about 7 inches long?
(2) if there are books on the Arapaima that you would recommend?
Thank you.

if you got a pima..well congrat..it;s awesome..
i fed mine shrimp as startin, then various thing..pima are not picky as long i know..good luck and post some pic if u dun mind

 

[andyc228]

feed them shrimps

 

[Death Pony]

To change things up when it gets bigger, you could always feed it small birds as a treat They'll eat just about anything that fits in their mouth. I'd ask Zoodiver about their diet, he has one at the aquarium he works at, and it looks amazing!!!

 

[pirarucu319]

yea, things like hotdog, meat, sliced fish, small lizard are includes in pirarucu menu..

 

[johnptc]

yea, things like hotdog, meat, sliced fish, small lizard are includes in pirarucu menu..

i would avoid high fat items




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