Barracuda?

[Triggerobsessed]

I saw a barracuda in my lfs the other day, and they had it in a 125 gallon tank filled with dwarf lions . What do you think the minimum tank size for one of these monsters would be? I didnt think you could actually buy a barracuda but apparently you can . Has anyone kept one?

 

[Danno]

I would guess in the thousands! I only ever saw Red Tail Barracuda for freshwater before.

 

[SkiFletch]

Well, I've swam with 4-5ft long barracuda on the reef... I dont think I'd keep one in captivity in anything less than a 30 foot long tank.

 

[andywg]

Baracuda are mentioned in Reef Fishes Volume 1. None of the family are considered anywhere near small enough for a home aquaria, but can make interesting displays for public aquaria.

As noted, these are large, inflexible fish that swim in the more open areas of a reef.

 

[Lynden]

The internet store I order from sells 4'' barracudas for $36. Hopefully, they have only sold a few of them; the species can reach 6' in length, is dangerous, and requires a rediculously huge tank (as above).

 

[DarrenUnwin]

As a scuba fanatic, the sea if the only place for these fish and I think any attempt at keeping them in anything than a public aquarium is criminal. Sorry for the blunt opinion but some things are best left untouched.

 

[Deep Freeze]

some things are best left untouched.

Good point.

 

[Triggerobsessed]

very true...I talked to the dealer today and they said that the local public aquarium wanted it, i hope

 

[Lynden]

Agreed.

 

[steelhealr]

Nothing to add....they are pelagic...period. SH