arapima is it possible

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hi
are arapima gigases available in the uk ive done a load of ringing to exotic aquatic shops but they all say we cant get them but i was just wondering if i can get them omported by any chance or are they available all the shops ive asked say their not illegal over her they just dont no any importers that stock them

thanks :D
 
some one offer me a 10cm long arapaima with about Rp.480.000 or about
40$-50$...is that price was make sense for that fish?
and can you all tell me how can i take care of it?
the tank set up?tankmates?diet?dissease?filter?


i'm a new guy here....i'll apreciate good and usefull answer.....:)

thank you....

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andre
 
You could grow one out in a 500 gallon for a year or two and then you need a big tank/pond. I do not think 10,000 gallons would do one justice for more than 4 or 5 years. Not a fish to consider lightly! If you have the means to keep one i would subcribe in a second!
 
Ive been looking around for a Pima myself for quite sometime now. There used to be a place online that got them in semi-frequently however they were shut down due to illegal sales I believe.
 
deadfatpig;4820826; said:
some one offer me a 10cm long arapaima with about Rp.480.000 or about
40$-50$...is that price was make sense for that fish?
and can you all tell me how can i take care of it?
the tank set up?tankmates?diet?dissease?filter?


i'm a new guy here....i'll apreciate good and usefull answer.....:)

thank you....

________

andre
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why dont you make a thread

any way back on track is it possible in the uk like will live aquaria ship to the uk ?
 
Chefken;4820856; said:
You could grow one out in a 500 gallon for a year or two and then you need a big tank/pond. I do not think 10,000 gallons would do one justice for more than 4 or 5 years. Not a fish to consider lightly! If you have the means to keep one i would subcribe in a second!
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You'll need to start bigger, but you have the right idea. Generally accepted starting grow out pool is 650-700 gallons or so. My last arapaima was 6 feet long at two years old.
 
i just read a thread about someone in the uk looking to get rid of one. check the marketplace
 
fella had 2 for sale a few days ago on aquarist classified,they are 24" long i think he was looking about £300 each.

brian
 
pimas are obtainable like every other fish- just have find the right supplier/store though like some fish that's hard to come by.

Cash talks too. Show the cash and people will come to you.
 
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