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[Jules]

Quick, on gumtree there are some small bumble groupers for anyone after something different.

Arguably able to live in freshwater long-term, but I believe as they mature they prefer a full marine environment.

[Pattison]

how well do you think they could cope in fullfresh?

[Jules]

Personally not sure, but seen on other forums and in particular the monster fish keepers pages that some guys have kept them in full FW for quite some time.

[ice]

These would be bloody awesome to keep but they grow to an immense size and you would need a bloody serious setup to keep one to adulthood.

[Peckoltia]

yeah it is a strange aquarium choice. Most people buying a marine fish that grows huge and trying to keep it in full FW. 

 

I'm sure there are some people who have had short to middle term success. My guess would be that the vast majority would be dead in under 5 years. 

[ice]

Unfortunately that is likely the case. Would be amazing to keep one in a big salt water swimming pool if you could set it up right. Unfortunately they have lost most to all of their colour once then reach about 1m.

[Peckoltia]

On a similar note - Saw a heap of juvenile golden trevalley at Ocean Reef Aquarium yesterday, they were tiny ~4cm but awesome to look at. Was so tempted to drop half a dozen in my reef tank. Couldn't handle the headache down the track. 

[ice]

Oh man I wouldn't have been able to resist one of those little buggers!!

[Jules]

A guy I know had a couple small ones in his reef tank years and years back, they were awesome, would swim into your hand for food.

Your tank could fit a few Alex

[Peckoltia]

haha. No chance, look up some Golden Trevally fishing pics. 10-15kg brutes.

[ice]

Haha no need, Ive caught them myself! They are absolute machines especially on the fly gear. Imagine a pet one in a big salt water pond though!

[Peckoltia]

Just landed this in the gulf in Exmouth yesterday in 8m of water, went like a bus in 8m of water.

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[ice]

So Jealous.. they are such good fun!

Edited by ice, 07 May 2019 - 06:44 AM.