ID Shark Growth Rate

[Blue Butcher]

I agree, why get a fish if you will get rid of it when it gets to BIG. My ID is over 20 yrs old, I have owned him 18 years this Oct. He is 31" I have other ID sharks in various ages and size. They live a long time, need lots of length and width in a tank/pond. Is caring for a fish just the physical act, or realizing the responsibilty of the species you choose.

 

[hick_a_rican]

I will be getting a 120 gallon, hopefully in the next 6 months, that's why I'm asking. And I don't want a fish that will fit in a 30 gallon for life, because it will probably get eaten by the ID shark. Thanks for everyone's input though, I don't think I'll be getting one since they seem to grow pretty fastjust some info.. i have had my ID sharks for a long time, one of wich is 14" long and let me tell you they will probly never eat any of your other fish. their mouths are to small for one and they realy thrive on pellets and other such type foods. i did feeders in the past and i dont think you could really get the ID to eat them, so i think your other fish will be ok. just my personal experience hope it was a little bit of help

 

[Blue Butcher]

My 20+ years of experience with ID sharks tells me that 120 gallon tank is a growout tank, not a final tank. My ID has never eaten another fish I even raised tadpoles in my pond and he ate NONE of them. If you are buying a monster fish you need to be prepared before you buy. They are easily stressed in small tanks and moving from one tank to another is harder on them than you think. Also just because you have a big tank does not mean you can fill it will lots of possible monster ID's. That could be like living in a packed subway car for the rest of their lives. These are living creatures that need respect for what they will be when they grow up.