Freshwater Barracuda

[smb]

My lfs has 2 and I saw them the other day. I never knew there was such a thing as a freshwater barracuda.

They were about 4" and had razor sharp teeth. They were very aggro as I found out when I put my finger in the tank they charged at it. (might be because they thought I was feeding it tho. Since I don't know anything about them, I don't know their mannerisms)

Anyone have any info on them or a scientific name?

I'm not getting one but am curious.

 

[Mogo]

Never heard of them either. They sound really cool though..hmmm...time to get another tank . If I find any info, I'll let you know.

 

[Mogo]

Check out this site, has quite a bit of info

barracuda

 

[smb]

Thank you mogo.

That was a good site. I never even heard of these guys before the other day.

Pretty interesting.

Edit: Are you really thinking of getting some?

 

[CFC]

Were they the gar shaped surface dwelling fish or the more pike shaped middle of the tank swimmers with a greeny blue colouration? Ive kept the latter for a short while (my first real predator wich the mrs made me get rid of when she found out it would only eat live fish ). I believe they are sometimes known as Dog characins, scientific name Acestrorhynchus falcirostris. Mine was very timid and was spooked everytime anyone went near the tank but boy did it eat guppies, was what i call a true piscavor as it would catch the fish side on and then turn the fish in its mouth to swallow it head first. If i ever see these fish again and have a spare tank i will definately be getting some (the mrs isnt as screamish anymore ) From what i found out while i had mine their care is similar to that of pirahnas and that they can be kept with larger fish as long as they are peaceful.

 

[smb]

They were more pike shaped and while I was there at least, was middle swimmers.
Thanks for the info, CFC.

 

[Calusa]

the pink-tailed ones, SMB? RMSWillo had a few.. quite a while back. I semi-wanted them, but decided against it, just too aggressive for my tastes.

 

[smb]

the pink-tailed ones, SMB? RMSWillo had a few.. quite a while back. I semi-wanted them, but decided against it, just too aggressive for my tastes.

Hi Calusa.

I didn't notice any pink on the tails but knowing nothing about them there could have been and I might not have noticed if it was real faint.

They had them at RMS-MBH but not in the Strongsville store. Maybe it was just MBH's turn this time. lol

If I had an extra tank I would have bought them once I found out how big they got but I don't think they'd last long with the fish I have now.