African Tiger Fish

[Kelly]

I am wondering if anyone out there has a African Tiger Fish like I do. I would love to share information.:realmad:

[CACAdmin]

I don't but you never know who might. Share info? We'd love to hear about your African Tiger Fish. You could even share your knowledge on them by doing up a Profile on them to add to add to our Profiles: Fish and More (http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=61) section. :yes:

[Kelly]

Thanks Jay

Lets see what I can put together?

[GaryofMontreal]

Wow, that's kind of a scary fish to keep. An adult size of 30 inches, with those teeth? Be careful - I've seen piranhas bite, and piranhas are puppies compared to your fish.
I've always thought of it as a game fish for crazy anglers.

[Kelly]

Wow, that's kind of a scary fish to keep. An adult size of 30 inches, with those teeth? Be careful - I've seen piranhas bite, and piranhas are puppies compared to your fish.
I've always thought of it as a game fish for crazy anglers.
Hey Gary
I know there out there because I've seen them in tanks on U Tube, but It took me over 20 years to find this one. I've also not found anyone that ownes one in the 2 years I've had it. He's an absolute Gem.
He has only grown from 2.5 inches to 11 inches in 2 years in a 90 gallon tank. I guess their grown is greatly effected by the tank size which is great. I want to put him in my 220, but my 34" Red Tail Cat would eat him whole.

[GaryofMontreal]

You like monster fish.
I don't think tank size is the limiting factor, as much as diet. If you feed him what he eats in nature, there's no way you could filter a 90 for a fish like that. You'd need a room sized filter for a house-sized tank.
I'm one of those people who thinks fish like the red-tailed cat or the tiger fish should be banned from sale in the trade, as they are fish for the public aquarium, not for the small tanks they make even a 220 into. There are people who make a go of them, and treat them well, and if you've been after one for 20 years (2/3 of a red-tail's reported lifespan) you've done your homework. I don't think you'll find too many people with the fish though. I hate to say it, but I hope not. There are very few aquarists equipped to take on a fish like that.
Just make sure that every night after you count your blessings, you also count your fingers!

[Kelly]

You like monster fish.
I don't think tank size is the limiting factor, as much as diet. If you feed him what he eats in nature, there's no way you could filter a 90 for a fish like that. You'd need a room sized filter for a house-sized tank.
I'm one of those people who thinks fish like the red-tailed cat or the tiger fish should be banned from sale in the trade, as they are fish for the public aquarium, not for the small tanks they make even a 220 into. There are people who make a go of them, and treat them well, and if you've been after one for 20 years (2/3 of a red-tail's reported lifespan) you've done your homework. I don't think you'll find too many people with the fish though. I hate to say it, but I hope not. There are very few aquarists equipped to take on a fish like that.
Just make sure that every night after you count your blessings, you also count your fingers!
I get your point and your right of course in most cases. However there are a couple of things to consider. I fortunately have the knowledge to keep them healthy and the funds to expand their habitat when nessessary, which I plan to do. Most people purchase these types of fish with out either. I also believe it's a lot worse when fish are wild caught. That's why I have a problem with the entire Salt Water Industry. When I purchased these fish they were so small I'm hoping they didn't come all the way from Africa and South America. But I can't be sure of that.
As far as diet is concerned, maybe. They eat fish in wild, and I feed them fish. However it's not live, so I guess it's missing something.
Please don't get me wrong my friend, I agree with your point and there are many examples of this through out the pet industry. (Snakes, Turtles, Dogs, Reptiles, Birds, etc) But, these babies were already being sold to the public when I bought them. And now that their in my care, I will do my best to make sure they live long happy lives. :yes:

[Melody]

If you can accomodate them, to each his/her own. Just be sure to euthanize if you can't rehome him, should the need arrise.

No fish grows to the size of its tank. Their growth can be stunted, which is harmful overall, but it's not a natural adjustment of any sort. I'm not familiar with their diet but simulating the natural environment is the best we have to go on most of the time.

[Charles]

I don't keep them but I used to sell some of them a few months back.

[Dwarf Puffers]

I know this thread is a few months old, but if you want advice for monster fish, try Monsterfishkeepers.com.