Arapima

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cougar579

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How long could one keep a Arapima comfortable in a 300 gallon. 96x30x30 are the dimensions.
 
probably depends on how fast you will get him to grow to 2 ft.. then you need to move it.. but preferably its best to put it in a tank or pond where you want him at since its really difficult to move really big fish around ;)
 
kido said:
probably depends on how fast you will get him to grow to 2 ft.. then you need to move it.. but preferably its best to put it in a tank or pond where you want him at since its really difficult to move really big fish around ;)

i agree with kido. :thumbsup:
 
Moving large aros is a BIG pain in the @$$. Even 12" ones is a pain. Think of it this way... If it is strong enough to knock a 1/2" thick glass lid off an aquarium, think what if will do to your arm when it whips it with its back half.
 
I agree with Kido, that tank would last only a year afterwards you'll need a pond for it to live comfortably.
 
I'd say 300 gallons would last you about 3 months (assuming it's fed properly and kept in a normal temp range). I've seen them grow to 3' or more in the 12-14 months. They don't grow slowly.
 
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