Armatus

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Yeah, I think he will be o.k. I'm very happy they are as tough as redtails. I'm so happy to have finally got one. Already my favorite fish.
 
just wait, they get more and more aggressive and eat more and more as they get older.
 
Looks good considering the journey, i think he will defenatly pull through.

I have just started getting into these guys with a Scomb and a Tat. When I have setup my fish house I will look into getting my own Armatus. How much are you guys paying for a small Armatus over in the US?.
 
this might sound stupid, but whats the different between an armatus and a payara?

Armatus is just a type of payara? or just a scientific name for payara?
 
Fishes33;1078975; said:
this might sound stupid, but whats the different between an armatus and a payara?

Armatus is just a type of payara? or just a scientific name for payara?
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There are four species currently.

Hydrolycus scomberoides, The common one. Been available for years, The one that usually dies for no reason at around 12".

hydrolycus tatauia, Redtail Payara. Fairly common, cheap and hardy can be kept in groups, 18".

hydrolycus Armatus, The expensive one everyone is after. 24" probably bigger. Aggresive, one per tank only. all the pictures of really massive ones in fishing pics seem to be Armatus.

hydrolycus wallacei, Not a great deal known, Darker than the others. 12"-13"

All sizes are based on fishbase info.
 
WOW nice pick up.... I want one of those.....BAD!!!!!
 
Mine didn't eat for almost a week. So don't get worried till it goes longer than that.
 
What a pick-up story...been there and worse...lol. I am glad to see it all worked out...once he starts eating for you he will gain quickly...mine packed on an extra 2" in less than 2 weeks...best way to get your boy on the snack truck is put a bunch of small feeder guppies in with him and let him eat at will...you will notice when it happens as he will stalk the guppies...also keep the tank dim so he feels more comfortable...I actually put a black trashbag under my light so it was very subdued lighting,but still enough to view the tank and the fish...also keep your temp up around 84-85*F.
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