New Wild Caught Uruguayan Hoplias Lacerdae

[SkySouza]

2.5" and already a monster. Got him Sunday night from a friend of mine who just got back from Uruguay. I feed him a guppy last night and took the pictures this morning. He's in a 10 gal because he is so small and then later going in to the 75 gal in the garage. Love this fish.

 

[SkySouza]

Here's a pic of him taking down his first guppy

 

[SkySouza]

I'm still learning about this species. i have not found that much information. Anyone have this species? Got some recommendations?

 

[Chicxulub]

That's a cool little fish! I love his colors. You'll have much better luck getting help in Other Characins, there's a bunch of wolf fans over there. I'm not too familiar with them myself.

 

[lix.ma14]

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Here's a pic of him taking down his first guppy

wow! He's taking down a fish half his size!

 

[tonymofo]

Super Nice wolf fish!!! Where did you get it from? Did your friend bring it back with him? Keep us updated I am intrested to see how this guy turns out!!!

P.S. I want one!!!! I have a hoplias curupira and it's growing pretty fast!!

 

[mikepike66]

Great species smaller one of the breed medium temprement

 

[fishfarm]

LOL, "smaller of the breed, medium temperament", I see you have never had or seen one, they can get over 2 feet, and eat anything half their size, I have 5 and they are all in tanks by themselves, all I caught myself the last few trips to Uruguay, I have one that is barely a year old and already a foot long. Get them on pellets as fast as you can, easier to feed and they grow much faster on pellets

 

[Chicxulub]

Moved to Other Characins

 

[Aweshade9]

I'm still learning about this species. i have not found that much information. Anyone have this species? Got some recommendations?

pretty much exactly lik e curupira in terms of size and temperament.
[edit] Any updates I see you got this like 6 months ago