Hoplias Malabaricus - UPDATE

[thrillbillie12]

very nice wolf.

would these be the videos?

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[matthi22004]

I can't believe it's the same one it sure has changed alot.

 

[Death Pony]

Are you sure that's the same fish?!?! He got really big!

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

Thanks a lot for the nice comments. And drifter even dug up the videos

To address some of your questions/comments:

• grew from 6 to 12 inches in the first year, now 13 inches
• lives in a 75 gal tank, alone ...
• yes, davo, this is the one who loves to TRAVEL
• His colors seem to have faded, but he turns real dark when he's hungry. Very interesting color change, actually.
• The dark mark on his head is still there, but less obvious and less defined. Whatever it is, doesn't seem to bother him.

Here's the guy when I got him

Thanks again all,
HarleyK

 

[channarox]

wow.
he looks much bigger than 13 inches.

 

[guerilla 33]

are they illegal in washington?

 

[Peanut_Power]

How much bigger is he going to get?! Thats crazy awesome man!! Love it!! Very impressive fish for sure!!

 

[Nabbig2]

LOL Awesome MAN!

Greatkarma ur avatar is funny, how u get it?

 

[tigerlover2006]

Getting my mala tomorrow. Can't wait!

 

[Passionate 4 pikes]

thats it, i will get a hoplias mala. and its all your fault even if i have to let it go mhen it grows i will get one