Why Don’t People Seem To Keep Porkfish?

[JumboShrimp]

If I ever get a large (and long) tank, I think I would love to have 3 Porkfish. They are colorful, fast, school great, and have that ‘deep ocean’ feel. But they don’t seem too popular. Anybody out there keeping any? (Any photos from your tank?)

 

[nereefpat]

I see them in zoos and public aquariums.

I've thought about keeping them. The same goes for some of the snappers, like the blue striped (lined?)....But I don't have a big enough tank.

 

[tkiry1]

I have one in my 265... Awesome fish...

 

[norfolkgarden]

I see them in zoos and public aquariums.

I've thought about keeping them. The same goes for some of the snappers, like the blue striped (lined?)....But I don't have a big enough tank.

Love the blue lined snappers!

75 gallon tank, 1' fish.
Nope, maybe in the distant future.

LFS has a few 4" ones every now and then.
Definitely a fantasy fish.

 

[WMR]

I think the reason is because they’re not that colorful. They do get large also, but usually people see them at the LFS or online & say eh no. When I was in the business, we used to carry them, didn’t sell too many.

 

[eatbreakfast]

They get big, and have voracious appetites.

 

[JumboShrimp]

I love your answer, @eatbreakfast! Simple. Direct. To the point!

 

[ThatFishGuy]

I used to have 3 in my 110 when they were about an inch long. 3 years later I now have one hes a pig and is HUGE, but I wouldnt get rid of him for anything. Great fish.

 

[JumboShrimp]

We need a photo, @ThatFishGuy

 

[ThatFishGuy]

@JumboShrimp


For reference, the French angel and Sailfin tang are about 8 inches.

 

[ThatFishGuy]

@JumboShrimp


For reference, the French angel and Sailfin tang are about 8 inches.

I know the glass is dirty and the lighting looks off because I just randomly turned the lights on for the pictures.

 

[shred5]

They get big, and have voracious appetites.

Yep that is why and you really do not see them for-sale very often.

I have seen them diving allot and always thought they would look cool in a really large tank.

 

[JumboShrimp]

Marvelous!! Thanks so much for the photos. But now I have to mope around the house feeling envious all day. ;Sour

 

[Silver14SS]

Wikipedia says usually under 9.8", but can get up to 16". Looks like it could swallow a fish just about the same size as it is!

 

[ThatFishGuy]

Wikipedia says usually under 9.8", but can get up to 16". Looks like it could swallow a fish just about the same size as it is!

My firefish is quite fast for Mr. Porkfish lol

 

[Kengar]

Not kosher....

 

[tkiry1]

 

[JumboShrimp]

Nice! What are your tank dimensions @tkiry1 ?

 

[vetteguy53081]

When I had my pet store, I carried these and loved them. Theyre beautiful, colorful, excellent schoolers, peaceful. . . BUT. . . . . They Get BIG. They are grunts which are fast and large. Hardy they are and an asset to a very large display system.
Here they are on a diving trip of mine in groups

 

[JumboShrimp]

Based on your experience, what is the minimum tank size (either in gallons, thoughts on length, or both aspects)?

 

[vetteguy53081]

Based on your experience, what is the minimum tank size (either in gallons, thoughts on length, or both aspects)?

Bare minimum- 125 gallon. Preferred- 210-600 gallon

 

[tkiry1]

Nice! What are your tank dimensions @tkiry1 ?

It's in a 265... So that's the 7 foot tank, forget what the rest of the dimensions are.. Awesome fish a pig!!!

 

[srad750c]

Cause they get huge