What tank size would 2 blue marlins need?

[Aquanero]

Marlin are a Pelagic Species and as a baby might be able to survive for a short time in a vary large public aquarium however they wouldn't survive long term captivity.

 

[David R]

Imagine this little guy in your tank, not a marlin but still cool none the less..

Yes! They look awesome, would be cool even if it had to be released later.

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[arowanaryan]

I wouldn't be surprised to see one of these in a tank.I never thought I'd see real barracuda in tanks but they turn up every once in a while


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Wes has one for sale a bunch of years back. A great barracuda.

 

[aldiaz33]

Lmao @ "Japan or Alabama (can't remember)" they aren't even somewhat similar. I thought that was pretty funny...
The idea of marlins in an aquarium is cool though!!


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I think what he meant was:

Okinawa (Japan) Aquarium- 2M Gallons- http://oki-churaumi.jp/en/guide/haisai.html

Georgia Aquarium- 6.3M Gallons- http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/ocean-voyager.aspx

Marlin have been clocked at almost 70MPH, so I don't think trying to keep one of them in even these huge 2M+ gallon tanks is a good idea...some creatures truly require the open space that only the ocean can provide.

 

[kevinfleming21]

Too big, fast, and fragile for an aquarium setting.

 

[Adamrhh]

I think what he meant was:

Okinawa (Japan) Aquarium- 2M Gallons- http://oki-churaumi.jp/en/guide/haisai.html

Georgia Aquarium- 6.3M Gallons- http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/explore-the-aquarium/exhibits-and-galleries/ocean-voyager.aspx

Marlin have been clocked at almost 70MPH, so I don't think trying to keep one of them in even these huge 2M+ gallon tanks is a good idea...some creatures truly require the open space that only the ocean can provide.

right on the money

 

[ChiPerf]

Next thread:

"Would a 55 gallon be OK for my Marlin?"

 

[BIRD_MAN]

i heard on the animal planet channel that they have tryd to keep them in captivity but have not been succesful they only live a couple of weeks!

 

[Minnow]

Georgia Aquarium has whale sharks. Close to Alabama. Here is a picture of the time we went this year.

 

[aldiaz33]

Georgia Aquarium has whale sharks. Close to Alabama. Here is a picture of the time we went this year.
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Wow, that guy looks emaciated.

I have read that a few years ago they had to force feed two of them that had stopped feeding and both of them eventually died. IIRC, the were in captivity for less than 1 year before they died. Maybe the whale shark is another species that is best left in the open ocean. One year mortality is about as bad as some people on here...no need to name names...you know who you are...