Does anyone know if, with enough space, it is possible to keep dwarf caimans and large fish together?
Cuvier's Dwarf Caiman and Fish Together?
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And if not, are there any other possible tank mates other than crocodilians? (turtles, inverts, etc.)
Not impossible. Caimans are fish eaters, but if the fish is large enough it will more then likely leave it alone. Just make sure the fish does not bully the gator. I have seen turtles get along with alligators, but this really is hit or miss.
Ok, thanks. Do you know anything about African Goliath Frogs? I saw a pair for sale at my LFS and wanted to know more about them.
Do you have a caiman? At the Detroit zoo they have 3 caiman with 2 large turtles in the reptile area
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I don't have a caiman... Yet, at least. I'm considering ordering one, but I'm still thinking It through, especially building the enclosure. The first place I saw dwarf caiman were actually at the Detroit Zoo.
Yea I want a caiman also still thinking how I can care for it in 5 years when it's big
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I have my 220 to start one off in but I hear they are mean as all heck so not a good "pet" still thinking how I could do the adult tank if you already have plans I want to hear em maybe I can get some ideas lol
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They do get very big, and are very aggressive. Fish is their main diet - but crocodilians enjoy snacking on turtles, snakes, frogs, basically whatever they can catch.
If the caiman is well fed, it might co-exist with larger fish - but in situations where the fish can easily actually swim away - ie: in one of those giant exhibit aquariums.
You'd be much better off choosing something that is practical - Water Dragons would be sweet as an alternative.
If the caiman is well fed, it might co-exist with larger fish - but in situations where the fish can easily actually swim away - ie: in one of those giant exhibit aquariums.
You'd be much better off choosing something that is practical - Water Dragons would be sweet as an alternative.