Giant Slender Mahseer

[surfermike915]

Yesterday my Mahseer came in from my good friend Louis Snaza of the Waterfront SLC. He started out in colder water around 68 degrees and it’s been raised to 78. Anyone have any advice on what the best temp to keep these guys is at. I’m gonna list new experiences with this guy as we go along.

 

[surfermike915]

Sorry for bad pictures in advance as he doesn’t stay still very long at all. Beautiful fish, with yellow and blue hues coming in already! Can’t wait to see him mature and get huge.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

What is the genus and species or at least where was it collected so we could have an idea of the ID?

 

[surfermike915]

The fish is from Wes wong in his recent import. It is Tor Putitora, Golden Himalayan Mahseer. My friend Louis Snaza received it about 2 months ago in his store. Sorry it was meant to be included it in here in previous thread,

 

[surfermike915]

He’s taking to Bugbites very fondly. He hits the water with some actual ferocity. Pounds water nice and hard. Amazing fish. As an addict I wish I got more… that’s my only regret right now. Might have to talk to Wes.

 

[kendragon]

Very cool.

 

[FINWIN]

Interesting looking fish! Is he related to carp?

 

[surfermike915]

Interesting looking fish! Is he related to carp?

Yessir! Both are in the Cyprinid family. Very diverse family with species everywhere. He’s the giant Mahseer. I’ll share some pictures of big ones. They can get 5-6’. Some say even bigger. Takes a while for them to mature but they are beautiful.

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Our 7yo are 2feet.

 

[surfermike915]

Our 7yo are 2feet.

I have seen it in your video. They are quite beautiful. I have always been into the predatory cyrpinids, or the few that are at least like Bambusa, which is next on the list to keep!