Well now that we have come full circle, this is from about 100 posts back. lol
This is just another example of an exercise in futility, stupidity, whatever one wants to call it. The difference that some seem not able to grasp, is that silvers have been seen in the 40"+ range, probably the 4ft+ range, in captivity - be it in a pond, or a public aquarium, etc. That's why polyaddict wanted larger systems such as ponds etc removed from the equation, when he/she said:
The genus that was then referred to and injected into the conversation, Asian aros, have not ever reached that kind of size, in captivity. In fact, an Asian aro over 30" is a rarity, although I'm sure 36" is definitely possible, in captivity. Other than some bogus fisherman photos, please show me a 4ft Asian aro. lol I don't recall ever seeing pictures or videos of an Asian aro in any of the large breeding ponds in Singapore in the 4ft range.
That's the difference.
Many fish kept in tight quarters fail to reach their full potential. Unfortunately good genetics won't trump piss poor conditions.
This is just another example of an exercise in futility, stupidity, whatever one wants to call it. The difference that some seem not able to grasp, is that silvers have been seen in the 40"+ range, probably the 4ft+ range, in captivity - be it in a pond, or a public aquarium, etc. That's why polyaddict wanted larger systems such as ponds etc removed from the equation, when he/she said:
Because most know, that in larger systems, such as ponds, large public aquariums etc, a silver aro can easily reach the 40+" range - in captivity. That clearly removes poor genes from the equation, and points directly to the fact that in larger systems, silvers can reach those kinds of sizes.Polyaddict86 said:
Just a quick question, have anyone here ever seen a 4’ silver arowana? Not in a pond or public aquarium but in a fish tank? Or better yet has anyone ever seen or grew a 4’ silver aro in a 240g tank?
The genus that was then referred to and injected into the conversation, Asian aros, have not ever reached that kind of size, in captivity. In fact, an Asian aro over 30" is a rarity, although I'm sure 36" is definitely possible, in captivity. Other than some bogus fisherman photos, please show me a 4ft Asian aro. lol I don't recall ever seeing pictures or videos of an Asian aro in any of the large breeding ponds in Singapore in the 4ft range.
That's the difference.
Many fish kept in tight quarters fail to reach their full potential. Unfortunately good genetics won't trump piss poor conditions.