Sad but true... At least he has a friend's pond as a possible future home for it. Wonder if the climate in Hong Kong would support breeding pimas in ponds????My baby Arapaima Gigas
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Sad but true... At least he has a friend's pond as a possible future home for it. Wonder if the climate in Hong Kong would support breeding pimas in ponds????why would you want that thing in a pond...
I wouldn't want a 15 foot fish in any pond I own lol. I would never get near the water...
I wouldn't want a 15 foot fish in any pond I own lol. I would never get near the water...
How long before your 6 footer is cycled dude? That "baby" is gonna need moved pronto. If your new tank isn't cycled, squeeze some gunk out of THIS tanks filter in and speed things up.....swap a couple of gallons of the water over every day too. Baby aint gonna like where it is for too long.... Best of luck - would hate to see that 'Pima die....
Matt - Any more advice you can give to help this situation?
Matt - Any more advice you can give to help this situation?
Keeping a baby that have the capabability of growing 10-15ft, either your crazy or you must be super rich...
Condo/Apartments price are way too expensive and way too small to keep such a large tank... Around $300,000 US to own maybe a 800sq ft or slighty larger apartment/condo (thats include the kitchen, bathroom etc etc).. and a 6ft tank = no room to walk
So id take that your super rich! ^^
I hope that you give your arapaima a nice enjoyable home in the near future ^^
And I dont think it will survive the winter, cause the coldest temperature in Hong Kong can be as low as 15 celisus...
But I know one thing for sure, if thats get too big, it will be his dinner ^^;;
Hot pot at winter + hmmm tasty fish = A delicious meal!
Condo/Apartments price are way too expensive and way too small to keep such a large tank... Around $300,000 US to own maybe a 800sq ft or slighty larger apartment/condo (thats include the kitchen, bathroom etc etc).. and a 6ft tank = no room to walk
So id take that your super rich! ^^
I hope that you give your arapaima a nice enjoyable home in the near future ^^
And I dont think it will survive the winter, cause the coldest temperature in Hong Kong can be as low as 15 celisus...
But I know one thing for sure, if thats get too big, it will be his dinner ^^;;
Hot pot at winter + hmmm tasty fish = A delicious meal!
Pimas need 12,000 gallon + to live happily for their entire life. More for several pimas. What will you do in the winter in hong kong when it get cold?
I really wanted a pima for my 2,250 gallon tank, but I realize now that that would be sufficiant for say, a day(lol).
Not only that, but it is illegal to own a pima without a liscense(i think) and the store cannot sell it without a liscense(i think).
By the way, how big is your tank that's being cycled?
I really wanted a pima for my 2,250 gallon tank, but I realize now that that would be sufficiant for say, a day(lol).
Not only that, but it is illegal to own a pima without a liscense(i think) and the store cannot sell it without a liscense(i think).
By the way, how big is your tank that's being cycled?
artemis1;960911; said:
The legality of them is this: They are CITES App II (for now). That means you have to have a permit to move them across an international border (worldwide regulation). Each animal will have it's own paper work saying it was moved legally. That paper work should stay with the animal as it gets moved around. If a gov't agent shows up at your door and you don't have the paper, good luck proving it's legal and not a black market animal smuggled in. Also, any time it crosses a border, you have to reapply for the permit to move them.
In the US, they also fall under various state regulations and prohibited species lists. Some states have let the local gov't take over this.... so you must check ALL the laws before getting into it.
...And there's your legenthed, perfect, detailed reply,lol. I think it would be awesome to own a pima...they're my favorite fish, I've wanted one all my life.
