S. formosus

[Andrew_Murphy]

Hi all,

These animals are permitted USF&W seizures, surrendered to the facility I work at. As far as we can tell this is a 1st in the US. Pair spawned during a full moon in early June. First fry visible in early July. After many weeks of anticipation and preparation fry began to disperse. More to come once the press release is out.

Cheers

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[krichardson]

Looks like a small one is peeking from inside it's mouth.Is this your arowana?

 

[krichardson]

Well,when I first posted there was only one photo and no text showing on my phone and now a few hours later I can see the information posted as well as the other photos.Very interesting anyhow,I wonder what will become of these U.S. bred Asian arowana?

 

[Andrew_Murphy]

Well,when I first posted there was only one photo and no text showing on my phone and now a few hours later I can see the information posted as well as the other photos.Very interesting anyhow,I wonder what will become of these U.S. bred Asian arowana?

Sorry! Had a mobile malfunction and the form jumped the gun! When I'm not taking care of the offspring and other husbandry duties, much of my energy is currently invested in linking these captive animals with in situ populations to generate real conservation outcomes. Hopefully more on that in the coming months.

 

[tlindsey]

Looks like a small one is peeking from inside it's mouth.Is this your arowana?

That is a eye for sure thats awesome.

 

[krichardson]

That is a eye for sure thats awesome.

I'm surprised this thread hasn't garnered more attention.

 

[tlindsey]

I'm surprised this thread hasn't garnered more attention.

Yes possibly focused on whats going on in Florida and hurricane Irma.

 

[krichardson]

That could be.

 

[Andrew_Murphy]

That is a eye for sure thats awesome.

This one is a little bit better

 

[henria86]

Very Nice