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Large Pelagic Fish in Captivity

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  1. RatioTile

    RatioTile Well-Known Member

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    I was wondering if there are the following large pelagic fish in captivity. I am aware that keeping them is a challenge, but there might be some successes, especially in Japan:

    1) Mahi-mahi
    2) Any billfish (swordfish, marlin, sailfish)
    3) Wahoo, king mackerel
    4) Ocean sunfish species besides Mola mola
    5) Pelagic sharks
    6) Opah
     
  2. TheGerenuk

    TheGerenuk Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Monterey Bay Aquarium has this species.
     
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    Great Argus Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Are you including Whale Sharks and Manta Rays in this or no?

    Also, not on your list but Monterey Bay Aquarium keeps tuna.
     
  4. RatioTile

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    I've seen whale sharks, both manta rays, and 4-5 tuna species.
     
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    What are Pelagic sharks?
     
  6. RatioTile

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    Great white (cannot be successfully kept), mako, porbeagle, oceanic white tip, and blue sharks, among others.
     
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  7. ThylacineAlive

    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I've seen Mahi-Mahi at Adventure Aquarium in New Jersey.

    Which tuna does Monterrey Bay keep?

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  8. SharkFinatic

    SharkFinatic Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    I'm pretty sure Monterey Bay has Pacific bluefin tuna.
     
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    Hipporex Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    MBA holds both Pacific bluefin and yellowfin in the Open Sea exhibit
     
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    ThylacineAlive Well-Known Member 10+ year member

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    I really wish I got there back in 2018...

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