polyodon spathula AKA: PaddleFish

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jr monster fish;3801597; said:
Depends on the dimensions. I THINK (havent kept them) 12x7x3.5 would be fine, but im no expert. Also, square edges and this species dont mix.
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I agree, wider is always better for what is basically a pelagic fish.
 
IMO, you need MUCH bigger than 1k for this fish. The reason I say this is because of their eating and swimming habits...basically a pelagic fish. Also, the can damage their bills on glass. Think about what you would need for an arapaima and multiply times 5.
 
4wheelvfr;3802608; said:
IMO, you need MUCH bigger than 1k for this fish. The reason I say this is because of their eating and swimming habits...basically a pelagic fish. Also, the can damage their bills on glass. Think about what you would need for an arapaima and multiply times 5.
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If he plans to keep this long term then a pond is whatis really needed unless he manages to seriously stunt it's growth but even then a really huge tank is going to be needed. I can see one being kept for several years in wide long 1000, the foot print of e tank is important.
 
4wheelvfr;3802608; said:
IMO, you need MUCH bigger than 1k for this fish. The reason I say this is because of their eating and swimming habits...basically a pelagic fish. Also, the can damage their bills on glass. Think about what you would need for an arapaima and multiply times 5.
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i only plan on keeping him for a couple of years. i eventually wanna get every monster fish
 
How are you going to get rid of it? Not many people can keep a 5' paddlefish and its irresponsible to get it if you can't keep it in a large tank/pond. Or you could eat it. Hmm now that I think about it, in a couple of years, I might be in the market for one. But I might win the lotto.
 
How fast do Paddle fish really grow I figured them for slow growers and could fit in that 1000 gal with right dimensions for 10+ years.
 
jr monster fish;3807635; said:
How are you going to get rid of it? Not many people can keep a 5' paddlefish and its irresponsible to get it if you can't keep it in a large tank/pond. Or you could eat it. Hmm now that I think about it, in a couple of years, I might be in the market for one. But I might win the lotto.
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yepp i will probably give him to my brother to eat. lol

cant wait to start my build
 
i heard that if you have a fish tank or a pond and you use chemicals like stress coat and you eat the fish it will be bad maybe even kill you. is this true?
 
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