What size do you consider monster in a apuarium?

[Cloudk]

I'd say so I like the tank.

 

[ColeFishing]

it depends. i think there are a lot of factors to consider, such as size, attitude, teeth, personality, etc. take payara for an example, other than the armatus, most payara only get to be 12" long and i would defiantly say thats monster just because of the teeth and the way it hunts. another example is stuff like goldfish. if you have a larger than usual common goldfish i'd consider that monster. but just take a look at all the freshwater carichins(I'm pretty sure thats incorrect spelling) like freshwater barracuda that probably won't exceed a foot in length, i'd consider those monster.

 

[Swarsh]

Size and attitude.
An aro over 2 ft with the right diet is a monster for sure.
Whereas smaller fish can also be considered monster if it has the attitude, aggression or a 'monster'
I have seen flag tails over 15 inch and eventho they are quite peaceful I still consider that a monster


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[johnnytaboo]

Definitely agree that being a "monster" is not about size, but more about attitude. I cite the following thread as evidence:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...New-quot-The-End-All-Mini-Monster-Thread-quot

I've also sent this same thread to a few of my co-workers who don't want giant tanks, but like my assortment of aggressive fish and want their own.

 

[pacu mom]

its not all about the size of the fish that makes it a monster

size alone if it hit 24"+ and is carnivourse in some aspect. but their are alot of monsters imo that stay much smaller then that based on other aspects.

+1
So, applying quoted guidelines, we can conclude:
Not consider koi "monster" even if 3 ft long, because koi not carnivorous predator enough! Yet, some puffers quite small but still monster because so odd and so aggressive and poison so deadly!

BIG doesn't necessarily mean Monster. There are some fish out there that dont get very big, like no more than 10-12", but if you get stung or bitten, you will see what the true meaning of "monster" is.
You don't want to mess with a stone fish or a lion fish. Not "monsters' in size, just attitude and pain. Some African cichlids I have owned were true terrors. They would chase and punk fish twice their size.

Definitely agree that being a "monster" is not about size, but more about attitude.

Interesting discussion on defining "monster". By your definitions, monster fish are fish with attitudes unless they are carnivores 2' or longer. I used to keep monster fish when I had bettas. Now I just keep regular, non-monster fish who are jovial giants--omnivores who have outgrown their 300 gallon tank and need their big tank upgrade. I guess I don't have the passion or the fish to qualify me to call myself a monster fishkeeper.

 

[bottles]

Totally depends on the fish species and not just size, in my opinion. I have large snakeheads and polys, but my 2" congo puffer is just as much of a monster.

 

[rokit_armor]

Haha your pacu's definitely qualify as monsters!

 

[Kujiraya]

Erm, pacu qualifies as monster under "other aspects", eg, the "pacu bites finger", "pacu bites finger off", and the "video of pacu biting off human finger now going viral on internet" aspects!

 

[hemiboo]

Its more about attitude to me. A foot is a monster me but I've seen small fish that make my list. African jewels for example are killers and can hang with a lot of big dogs.

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[smitty03281964]

I agree with Jay I think it is more the kind of fish not the size.