EVERYONE SHOULD GET A PAYARA!!

[I31]

A red-tail payara and ATF are on my wish list

That would be an interesting combo

 

[Crazy Taco]

I have heard that they are hard to keep after they get over 6" and most of the time they die in Captivity

 

[DB junkie]

I have heard that they are hard to keep after they get over 6" and most of the time they die in Captivity

UNTRUE.

Some Hydro species are hardier than others. What you have heard is a myth about Scombs. There are PLENTY of Payara over 6 inches out there still growing. It is true that they are not the easiest fish out there to care for.

 

[windsurfer]

DB junkie, how do you tell the difference between scombs and hydro?

What other tips do you have for keeping them happy other than lots of space?

thanks,
windsurfer

 

[Z Trip]

WHy do you guys feed gold fish to your fish? They have very little to no nutritional value to them and can make your fish sick... I just don't get it.

 

[shoefreak03]

WHy do you guys feed gold fish to your fish? They have very little to no nutritional value to them and can make your fish sick... I just don't get it.

cause they are just that stubborn. my armatus wont even look at anything that isnt alive and moving. only thing you can do to help is gutload feeders to help alittle.

 

[I31]

try hooking tail end of a silverside to a fishing line and jerk it around in the tank.

 

[Razman]

how small is the smallest species, someone just asked this but no one answered.

 

[rallysman]

Everyone should get a payara? I guess I misunderstood, I'm getting RID of mine

 

[ewurm]

Everyone should get a payara? I guess I misunderstood, I'm getting RID of mine

Yeah, but you are getting some sweet fish in exchange!