Platinum Argus Growth Rate

[Ash_water]

Hi guyz. Anyone keeping Platinum Argus here? I searched a lotbut couldn’t find any info on their growth rates. If any Argus keepers are here please share your experience.

I have shared few pics of my Argus for fun

 

[Karalak42]

Hi ash. At wat remerature can you keep them since they are coldwater fish?

 

[Krismo962]

Domestic 'argus' commonly seen in the hobby aren't coldwater fish (afaik) and are aquacultured in Asia.

 

[Karalak42]

Domestic 'argus' commonly seen in the hobby aren't coldwater fish (afaik) and are aquacultured in Asia.

Ok do you think 70f at least would be ok? And do they grow the same size as the normal argus?

 

[Ash_water]

Hi ash. At wat remerature can you keep them since they are coldwater fish?

They don't need cold water. I kept mine in tropical temperatures. It did very well and grew fast. I rehomed him when he outgrew my 75 gallon.

For these guyz as adults I recommend at least 240 gallons or a 7 feet tank for lifetime. They grow into monsters.

 

[xenacanth9]

Nice, I know every other American member says this all the time, but I really wish I could keep these

 

[Karalak42]

They don't need cold water. I kept mine in tropical temperatures. It did very well and grew fast. I rehomed him when he outgrew my 75 gallon.

For these guyz as adults I recommend at least 240 gallons or a 7 feet tank for lifetime. They grow into monsters.

Ok thx for the info

I. Your opinion and experience. Can i keep a group of 5 or 6 of these guys together in a tank/pool?

Greetings
Jeremy

 

[Ash_water]

Ok thx for the info

I. Your opinion and experience. Can i keep a group of 5 or 6 of these guys together in a tank/pool?

Greetings
Jeremy

I don't suggest it. It can work given things work in your favour. But often it ends in them fighting each other eventually.

2 paired out fish will work very well though.

 

[Karalak42]

I don't suggest it. It can work given things work in your favour. But often it ends in them fighting each other eventually.

2 paired out fish will work very well though.

Ok thank you.

Btw. What is the minimum temperature for tropical snakeheads generally. I ask this beceause i live in europe and electricity price is going pretty high now.

Greetings
Jeremy

 

[Krismo962]

Ok thank you.

Btw. What is the minimum temperature for tropical snakeheads generally. I ask this beceause i live in europe and electricity price is going pretty high now.

Greetings
Jeremy

Depends on the species you want to keep.