Arapaima Gigas

[BIGgourami]

$120!
holy %#@$ &#(!$) that's unbelievable!!!!!!!

 

[johnptc]

$120!
holy %#@$ &#(!$) that's unbelievable!!!!!!!

he is a direct importer...........!!!!

 

[bmxer4ever]

Glad to see so many new faces on this thread. The experience and information that John and Matt have shared about keeping these amazing fish was the very reason I started it in the first place. Hope you're all enjoying it as much as I am. Keep up the good work guys, and can't wait to see more pics and info on your new 'Gigas...

 

[Taboojen]

I saw two baby Arapaima today in an OC LFS. They are selling them for $68 each, w/ Permit. Pretty little things. Too bad they get over 10 ft. Think they were about 2-3". I dunno if that is the going price, but that was what it was labeled as.

 

[johnptc]

I saw two baby Arapaima today in an OC LFS. They are selling them for $68 each, w/ Permit. Pretty little things. Too bad they get over 10 ft. Think they were about 2-3". I dunno if that is the going price, but that was what it was labeled as.

which store ???

 

[Taboojen]

I believe it was Imperial Fish & Pets- in Brea. A few blocks from the Brea mall, on Imperial Hwy.

which store ???

 

[bmxer4ever]

I saw two baby Arapaima today in an OC LFS. They are selling them for $68 each, w/ Permit. Pretty little things. Too bad they get over 10 ft. Think they were about 2-3". I dunno if that is the going price, but that was what it was labeled as.

2-3"? That sounds awfully small for baby Gigas. As has been stated on this thread, they really shouldn't be separated from their parents 'til they are about 8"....do you know if they were feeding?

 

[Taboojen]

2-3"? That sounds awfully small for baby Gigas. As has been stated on this thread, they really shouldn't be separated from their parents 'til they are about 8"....do you know if they were feeding?

Yeah.. they were pretty tiny. I'm not sure what they were feeding them, as unfortunately I didnt get a chance to ask. I just noticed them because the tank had red and green signs labeld Arapaima, and w/ CITES Permit, so it peaked my interest. I've only seen pictures of big ones, but first time seeing little ones. I can just imagine the hefty food bill when those guys grow up. eek. I just hope they dont sell them to someone with a 20 gal tank.

 

[Aussienative]

i found one for sale for the first time today here in australia, its 2" long and $1300!

$120 is crazy, no wonder so many fish are miss treated in the US, their soooo freakin cheap!

 

[Zoodiver]

Four footer!

After several months of permit application and a LONG trip to the other side of the US to get it, he's in his new home.