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Question by : What is the big deal about “exotic” species of fish?
Red-bellied piranhas, giant snakeheads, silver arowanas, red-tailed catfish, peacock bass, etc.

What is the big deal about having these predatory fish among others as pets? Piranhas are rather boring if you ask me, they don’t really do anything. Snakeheads are illegal. Arowanas are too big as are red-tailed catfish. Peacock bass are more for catch and release sportfishing.

I got bored one day and started looking at resolved questions in the fish section (as of right now there are 337,450 resolved questions) and I noticed there are tons of questions regarding those few species of fish I listed, among other exotics. Why? What is the big deal about them? What is so special about them?

I’d appreciate an explanation if it’s at all possible, but I guess well thought out opinions are welcome, too.
Great answers, that’s what I wanted. But what about when someone wants an alligator gar or a goliath tigerfish or a payara or some other ridiculous fish to keep in a tank? Same thing or what?
Sorry catx, I should have been a little more open. True, snakeheads aren’t illegal everywhere. Actually, that was the wrong choice of word. Instead of illegal, I should have said invasive species. That’s better. All species of snakeheads are illegal and considered invasive in the US, which is where I’m from.

Best answer:

Answer by NeonArks
Personally, I like piranhas, snakeheads, catfish, and arowana. But, this is because they are all carnivore. I’m not interested in bass, not in the slightest, actually.
I’m guessing people are so intrigued by these fish because they get big, Snakeheads and Piranhas have major teeth(Which a lot of people find amusing or cool).
People probably like catfish and bass because of their size, too(Same going for Arowana)
I think people have a thing for arowana, though, because of their scales(Well, that’s my opinion) AND because its a big fish.
People don’t really want a small, 2-inch fish that can’t do anything but dart around the tank. They like to see monster-fish, something that could gobble that two-inch fish.

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Question by Richy Rich: Michigan Fishing Questions ( size regulations on species )?
My uncle was fined for keeping a fish that didn’t measure?? What does this mean and is there a chart to follow so this doesnt happen to me when I visit next month? ANY IDEAS? THANKS : )

Best answer:

Answer by codename oo-nothin
www.mich.gov/dnr

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Question by redheat: Should the fish and game officials emphasis more knowledge on the non sportfishing species?
Such as the minnows, suckers, darters, and etc. They are important for the survival of the sport species as well and more knowledge would led to more appreciation

Best answer:

Answer by kavekarst
No.
I lack the leap of faith to believe most fishers actually listen to authorities.

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