I was in an aquarium when I came across this Arapaima. Can anyone let me know what is wrong with this fish? Posted by rutvik0911
Just-One-More-Cast on April 23, 2026 11:38 am I think he probably just had a good meal. I see this a lot with pike that I catch while fishing, when they’ve just eaten a baitfish or something.
CyberpunkAesthetics on April 23, 2026 11:40 am Is the swelling permabent? If it doesn’t recede then I would concur this is normal and the arapaima has simply enjoyed a large meal.
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I think he probably just had a good meal. I see this a lot with pike that I catch while fishing, when they’ve just eaten a baitfish or something.
Is the swelling permabent? If it doesn’t recede then I would concur this is normal and the arapaima has simply enjoyed a large meal.