Can I get a Nile Perch?

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I noticed some of you guys own nile perch. this is one bad *** fish :headbang2 !!!!!! They used to air a fishing show called "the hunt for big fish" and one episode he was catchin some pigs like 200lb ers. anyways i have never seen one in a tank until i joined this site and i was wonderin how much they go for and how rare they are? oh yeah by the way, I WANT ONE :drool:
 
You might try Rehobothaquatics in the buy and sell, I don't think they have them now but they have an e-mail contact for requests for african fish.
 
Unfortunately, all species of Lates, including Lates niloticus, are considered "restricted" species in Florida. They are illegal to own, transport, sell, etc., without a permit. See the following Florida fisheries site for details:

Florida Restricted Species
 
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Yep. They get to 6' as well. And to answer your question, they aren't very rare and can be gotten for around $50... Neat fish though, very personable.
 
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