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Shinigami         Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001    | Not entirely sure about the Pacu, but if you look at the pic I posted it's obvious an Arapaima would outgrow it eventually. Though it's good that Arapaima are not the most active fish in the world, their sheer size obviously makes the tank size they need godawfully enormous. A Pacu may be okay with a tank that large, but obviously bigger is always better. -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian. |
 Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51 |     |
puffer_archer  Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004 | Lol, yeah I know...but I'm gonna need a pacu pond eventually anyway...  Do you think this would work for pacu, or arapaima? http://cichlid-forum.com/articles/diy_1700g_tank_1.php Last edited by puffer_archer at 03-Nov-2004 19:50 |
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| Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001 | They are to some degree, but there aren't many set-ups that can contain adult pacu, much less even only young arapaima.:%) -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian. |
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| puffer_archer Enthusiast Posts: 288 Kudos: 250 Votes: 4 Registered: 20-Jul-2004 | Are arapaima and pacu compatible? |
| Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51 | |
| Shinigami Ichthyophile Catfish/Oddball Fan Posts: 9962 Kudos: 2915 Registered: 22-Feb-2001 | I agree. The Bichirs aren't really that large. If you insist, Cali...:%)  Also, I have seen Arapaima way cheaper than $250. I have only seen one hobbyist's set-up containing Arapaima that I'm satisfied is safe for housing it. However, the owner also can afford a cleaner for the pond, so that should tell you something...:%) Last edited by Shinigami at 03-Nov-2004 14:20[/font] -------------------------------------------- The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian. |
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| Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | The Polypterus retropinnis ssp. only reach 10"-12", the delhezi and weeksi 14"-16", and the palmas ssp. 12"-14"....hardly anywhere near the 120"-180" A. gigas. |
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Calilasseia *Ultimate Fish Guru* Panda Funster Posts: 5496 Kudos: 2828 Votes: 731 Registered: 10-Feb-2003  | Oh wonderful. Arapaima gigas. These things need a lake ...  Cue Shini's infamous photograph ...   |
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