We are sure many of you had a blast during the long Memorial Day weekend.  The weather here in SoCal is definitely getting much warmer and we are getting a lot more sunlight hours too (summer is nearly here)!

A new batch of Indo Pacific Tarpons have arrived to our store again this past weekend.  Known as the megalops cyprinoides species, this is one widespread monster fish that can be found in both fresh and saltwater environments.  Not only can they thrive in both freshwater or saltwater but can live out their entire lives and get fully grown in both!  Their biology allows them to thrive and it isn't uncommon to find them within landlocked bodies of water (they've been found deep in the waters in the African continent).

As a fish that can grow nearly 5 feet long, one would need a immense tank to house this beautiful fish!  A pH level of 6.5 - 7.5 is required.  Be sure to keep the water well maintained, along with regular water changes to as this fish needs pristine water.

Though it is not necessary to keep this fish in saltwater nor add salt to give it brackish conditions, it can also be housed with brackish water fish with no issues.  The only problem here is that eventually this fish can end up eating its tank mates after it grows past 1 meter in size.  Be wary of fish you plan on keeping in the tank with this fish!

A variety of foods such as live feeders, shrimp (frozen or dried) and bloodworms (live, frozen or dried) are what Tarpons enjoy eating.  Pellets can also be fed if they are "trained" to eat them.  

This is one gorgeous fish that many monster fish keepers love but as with all other big fish, they have the ability to jump very high and are quite strong, so ensure that is a tightly secured lid is used to prevent this fish from jumping out.

We hope you find this to be helpful!  Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments for any fish keeping tips or pointers!

Happy Fish Keeping,

Roger
Pet Zone Tropical Fish