I think there are way too many people out there that would treat that question seriously.
Mermaid documentary, real or fake?
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I think there are way too many people out there that would treat that question seriously.
maybe some fish keepers really "love" their fish, maybe so much they fantasise about their fish O_0
With adequate filtration and flow, maybe. Possibly a male would be a better option for you, as I hear they don't get as large and aren't quite as 'voluptuous'. Its possible that it could work, but I think you might need a little more footprint when its grown. A 300 wide should be perfect!
Rob i think you forgot to mention that most mermen/mermaids are sex crazed, and you should always keep an eye out when you are cleaning the tank, and a nice Heavy lid should be on the tank at all timesWith adequate filtration and flow, maybe. Possibly a male would be a better option for you, as I hear they don't get as large and aren't quite as 'voluptuous'. Its possible that it could work, but I think you might need a little more footprint when its grown. A 300 wide should be perfect!
This IS true. One must be VERY careful when cleaning the tank, mers have a very high reproductive drive and can become frustrated easily. When this happens, they will attack anything that comes in the tank, though not, erm, aggressively. They also have a very bad habit of stealing magnetic cleaners so you have to go in and get it.
Be aware of their occasional false spawns that are triggered by frustration, akin to a coral bloom in a SW tank. These often call for an immediate and large water change, failure to do so could result in a filter crash.
With adequate filtration and flow, maybe. Possibly a male would be a better option for you, as I hear they don't get as large and aren't quite as 'voluptuous'. Its possible that it could work, but I think you might need a little more footprint when its grown. A 300 wide should be perfect!
Thanks for the tips Rob. I think I might get a pair and breed them. Then I can put my own name on the mermaid strain much like certain people have with their umbee spawns.... I think I could pull it off in a 4x4x12 without a divider for life.
I wonder what the bioload will be like?? Also, do I post threads about them in the ''characins and other monster fish'' forum ??
Sounds like a wiener. That big of a tank should make them very happy!
Other Monsters is probably ideal. Either that or NA natives, depends on where yours was collected from.
Bioload shouldn't be too bad, they have a very efficient, long gut. They're omnivores, but they tend to favor plants. If you give them a healthy diet, they won't produce as much poo.
