🐟 Arapaima, known as Paiche in Peru can grow up to 14 feet long and weigh upwards of 400 lbs. This makes them one of the largest freshwater fish in the world! Their diet mainly consists of fish, but will occasionally eat seeds and fruit. They also have the ability to breathe air. . #smithsgardentown #peru #arapaima #bigfish #traveltiktok #jumpscare #fishtok | Smith's Gardentown

Dinner for Arapaima at Aquatis Aquarium-Vivarium Lausanne The “Giant of the Amazon” 🐠 Among the largest freshwater fish on Earth, reaching up to 3 m (10 ft) in length and 200 kg (440 lbs) in weight. Covered in armor-like scales so strong they can withstand piranha bites. Unlike most fish, they are air-breathers and must surface every 15–20 minutes. Their tongue is bony and studded with teeth – used to crush prey. Known locally as “pirarucu”, they’ve been a vital food source for Amazonian commun

Arowana — the perfect sight-fishing break between endless 12-weight Arapaima blind casts. 😅🐟 Small target, big fun. #flyfishing #FlyFishingAmazon #JungleGiants | Helmut Zaderer - flyfish adventures

The Arapaima is a MASSIVE fish, which can — in the wild — reach lengths of up to 15 feet. This size poses a particular challenge to our aquarists, who need to provide veterinary care or assess their physical wellbeing. For several years, we've been training our five Arapaima to voluntarily swim onto a submerged stretcher that can be used to lift them out of the water for examinations, if need be. Recently, this process reached a new stage, and we're now working to make them comfortable with bein