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[fishingaddict]

well im new in the game and i just bought a lil 5-6" tarpon and put it in a 55g tank by himself wit some crawfish in there.. just lookin for some advice or comments. what can i expect? do i just feed him feeder fish?

 

[MANGCH1]

well if your on here expect alot of feeders are bad responses hahaha =) j/k but frozen foods are better like krill and silversides i believe. unless you quarantine all you feeders and treat them before you feed

 

[Euge]

well if your on here expect alot of feeders are bad responses hahaha =) j/k but frozen foods are better like krill and silversides i believe. unless you quarantine all you feeders and treat them before you feed

i agree. If you're having trouble trying to get him off live food STARVE him. Good luck

 

[JD7.62]

Umm...need BIGGER tank ASAP!

 

[fisher12889]

I agree w/ JD7.62, your going to need a MASSIVE tank if its really a tarpon, and saltwater.

 

[PufferXtreme]

Welcome to MFK fishingaddict!

Good way to get into the monster side of the hobby! You shouldn't need salt water - as far as I know tarpon can be kept in fresh and salt. But a bigger tank will be a must soon. If you don't fancy that or cannot get a bigger tank, there are plenty of mini monsters available. Have a search around the forums for ideas.

 

[fishingaddict]

how big are we talkin here? i mean cuz im a college student.. and well.. money dont come easy. i mean is it ok for him to be in the 55g? is it hazardous or just limits the fish's potential?

 

[fisher12889]

A 55 might be a problem lol.

 

[Motoraygirl19]

yeah. and your dude tarpon is going to eat alot, so just monitor his eating habits.
And I agree with everyone here. 55 will eventually be too small.....

 

[ZOO YORK 207]

A 55 might be a problem lol.

i think he means a freshwater tarpon i forget where they are from but look kind of stumpy