Who has the largest Fahaka on MFK

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OK Kevin, now this is the scariest avatar you've ever had!
 
Pufferpunk;4383630; said:
There are some at my forum. Those fish are at a public aquarium. I'm afraid my fellow may have become stunted in the 125g. I believe they really need a MUCH bigger environment than I can house one in. Wish I had known that before i got him. At least he's happy but I doubt he'll live to 20 years, which he should... :(
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Yeah, but don't feel bad keeping him. Just remember that most of the fish we keep would thrive more in a MUCH bigger environment than what any of us can provide.
 
i've personally seen a fahaka grow to 15 inches in a 125 so i'm not sold on that idea that it stunts their growth.
 
Yeah, must just be my fella.
 
I don't want to be one of those losers that says this thread is pointless without pics but this thread is pointless without pics
 
yeah I agree, I don't think the tank size is going to stunt the fish. With proper water quality and diet the fish will grow regardless. I have no doubt that Pufferpunk is providing the best possible environment in those regards so most likely was stunted prior to her obtaining the puffer. :)

Pufferpunk, I haven't been on your site in quite some time unfortunately because I've been out of the puffer game for a while. Have any members posted verified pics of fahakas over 15"?

I have one currently growing out in a 55 gallon. He's only about 4" now tops but is eating well on a varied diet of red wriggler worms, mini crabs, bloodworms, snails, small crayfish etc. I've been trying to get a steady breeding colony of snails going for some time now. Why is it that those who want to be overrun with snails can't get it to happen but those who don't can't get rid of them fast enough? lol

Anyway, he's grown quite a bit since I first got him. I know, I know....worthless without pics. LOL
 
I have no doubt that Pufferpunk is providing the best possible environment in those regards so most likely was stunted prior to her obtaining the puffer.
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Bought him as a 1" baby.
 
there could be tones of reasons, i'm a little worried myself having my fahaka in a 125 as well and he seems to have capped off for a bit around 12 inches. i guess we'll have to wait and see. I've had mine just over a year, if my memory serves me right pufferpunk you've had yours roughly the same duration. Perhaps the growth rate slows to a crawl once 12 inches is obtained. 1 to 2 inches per year from here on i would assume.
 
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