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Here’s what I know Atlantic tarpon: Grows 8ft in the wild but in a freshwater aquarium often maxes at about 4. They grow about 1in+ monthly for the first 1-2 yrs then slow down dramatically. Grow out tank/pond of about 8x2x2 should be good for about a year then minimum adult tank size of 20x8x6ft high Indo tarpon: Grows to a max of 5 ft in the wild-rarely sees 3 fr in an aquarium. They will grow larger in a saltwater aquarium than fresh ( freshwater maximum about 2 ft but it takes a really... Read more

As I headed off for a carp fishing trip to France from the uk to Fish the rivers. (A popular sport of British anglers) Whilst out there for a week, I picked up several small wels catfish through out the night. which you can commonly find in most pay lakes here in England. Half way through the trip. I had a wrestle with this monster. Hell of a battle in the river currents. Had to result to getting into the dingy and follow it down stream to remove it from a sunken tree it had found... Read more

What do cray fish eat?

Is this really highback or I got scammed?

I'm building a 3.8x2.7x1.4m pond in the future, I'm interested in a golden dorado. i want to raise one from a 13cm juvenile, now i want to ask: 1. are they easy to keep 2. is the planned pond enough for 1 dorado I'd love any information from people who have kept golden dorados, thanks!

My Mini Marbles finally dropped another small batch of pups so I just wanted to share my breeders with everyone while I get some good photos of the pups to share later

Hi! A couple of months ago I ordered a Regani's dwarf pike online, but over time as the coloration has been coming in as its grown I don't think it is that. Looks like it might be a juvenile Zebrina, but wanted some other opinions as I am going to rehome and want to be correct on the ID when I do so. Thanks!

It’s time for September 2026 Photo of the Month! Taking pictures until the 16th! Please send pictures, your username, and “September POTM” to POTM.mfk@gmail.com As always, please follow the rules listed below: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/photo-of-the-month-contest-rules.454287/ Thanks in advance!

It’s time for September 2026 Photo of the Month! Taking pictures until the 16th! Please send pictures, your username, and “September POTM” to POTM.mfk@gmail.com As always, please follow the rules listed below: https://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/photo-of-the-month-contest-rules.454287/ Thanks in advance!

i got a 14cm S. manueli, i want to make a planted high flow aquarium and add some other small fishes to live with manueli, aquarium has basalt sand as substrate, its thick as up to 4 or 5 cm, im thinking about adding woods, ph safe rocks and obviously plants, can tetras live with him, or will it hunt them somehow?

MSN Hello; Top Dog!!

Welcome to the Official KNIFEFISH Photo Thread! I will kick this off with the King of South American Knifefish - GYMNOTUS 'TIGER' Rare and Seldom Seen, Check out these pictures of the 2 specimens we have imported.