Anyone have barracuda

Redbird5 · 2026-07-24T14:27:15-0400

Just curious, does anyone have barracudas or what them? I know Dr quarantine fish has the option to buy them.

KrisReef · 2026-07-24T15:16:59-0400

Made me look!

The Dr REEF's site says these get to 60 inches. I have seen a barracuda that was in this size class in the wild and these are amazing top tier predators that can jump, thrash, and swim at crazy speeds in the wild. This fish, imo, does not belong in any tank smaller than an olympic sized swimming pool if it's going to truly be enjoyed for the speed and jumping ability these display when feeding.

https://drreefsquarantinedfish.com/product/great-barracuda-for-sale-dr-reefs-quarantined-fish/
A 300 gallon tank is like a solitary confinement cell at best, and with the amount of fish these eat I am dissappointed that Dr. Reef offers them for sale to average aquarium keepers. These belong in a marine park only.

Redbird5 · 2026-07-24T15:23:51-0400

KrisReef said:
Made me look!

The Dr REEF's site says these get to 60 inches. I have seen a barracuda that was in this size class in the wild and these are amazing top tier predators that can jump, thrash, and swim at crazy speeds in the wild. This fish, imo, does not belong in any tank smaller than an olympic sized swimming pool if it's going to truly be enjoyed for the speed and jumping ability these display when feeding.

https://drreefsquarantinedfish.com/product/great-barracuda-for-sale-dr-reefs-quarantined-fish/
A 300 gallon tank is like a solitary confinement cell at best, and with the amount of fish these eat I am dissappointed that Dr. Reef offers them for sale to average aquarium keepers. These belong in a marine park only.

I agree. There are some fish and other saltwater creatures that don't belong in a this hobby. Another for me, at least, is a mantis shrimp. They do way better in the ocean than in an aquarium. I would also say Moorish Idols. They are difficult to keep.

billyocean · 2026-07-24T16:05:28-0400

I'm going to add great white sharks and blue whales to this list.

Redbird5 · 2026-07-24T16:06:44-0400

billyocean said:
I'm going to add great white sharks and blue whales to this list.

You just dashed my dream of own a hump back.

EricR · 2026-07-24T16:16:50-0400

billyocean said:
I'm going to add great white sharks and blue whales to this list.

Can't geneticists get on engineering some 3" max manta rays and whale sharks?
Don't some people already have teacup poodles and other such nonsense?
...alrighty then

Redbird5 · 2026-07-24T16:53:17-0400

EricR said:
Can't geneticists get on engineering some 3" max manta rays and whale sharks?
Don't some people already have teacup poodles and other such nonsense?
...alrighty then

I hear the theme to Jurassic Park. It's been a long time since I read the book but was there a time when InGen made a mini elephant?

KrisReef · 2026-07-24T18:03:27-0400

EricR said:
Can't geneticists get on engineering some 3" max manta rays and whale sharks?
Don't some people already have teacup poodles and other such nonsense?
...alrighty then

They just have to work the bugs out