Indo Pacific Tarpon Info?

Pazzoman

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Im unsure of proces of indo tarpon...would you consider a $125 good price for indo? Ive ordered few times with aquascape and very satisfied...however i still have to see if thier not eatting live and if its easy to put them on pellets...also how big a fish should be to not be tempting for an 8 inch tarpon? Because i think my 3 inch geos might be in danger lol


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AU_Arowana-RG

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Most of the larger ones are Atlantics.

As far as I know, yes, Tarpon can get big. However, most of the wild Indo-Pacific Tarpon I've seen in fishing sites have been at around the 2 foot mark at the largest. Keep in mind, these were caught in brackish areas, so I wouldn't know how large they would grow in the salt where food is more varied.

I'd assume the growth rate for Tarpon would slow rather dramatically in a freshwater setup when compared to a salt environment, if only due to differences in diet that would likely be provided.
 

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Two indo tarpons purchased two years ago at 9"s, they are now 11.5"s. So about 2.5"s in two years. Kept in a 240 & fed daily with massivore with the occasional shrimp/tilapia as a treat. Incredibly active & Intelligent. Absolute gentle giants.
 
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