During my recent trip to Baltimore I stopped by the aquarium and in one of their massive displays were 3 Porkies all between 14 and 16". Seeing these guys at this size kind of makes me reconsider getting one as not being able to house one properly. Are these a different species or do they not get this big in captivity?
Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
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Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
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Re: Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
Double click image to see full pic. For some reason pb won't let me shrink in their mobile app. The yellow fish in the bottom right is about 5 or 6".
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Re: Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
Welcome to my neighborhood Welch!
I love the Baltimore Aquarium. This might be reason enough to revisit it...haven't been there in a few years.
I love the Baltimore Aquarium. This might be reason enough to revisit it...haven't been there in a few years.
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Re: Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
It's a nice area. Definitely wish I had house of tropicals selection in my area. Ended up cleaning them out of their flame moss.
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Re: Giant Porkies at Baltimore Aquarium
it's a pretty good area. I'm within striking distance of a mom and pop place as well as 2 or 3 larger LFS.