A 170km 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive North (Past Ratcheburi & heading towards Kanchanaburi) gets you to this freshwater fish paradise.
I'e been visiting there for a couple of years now - and know some of the fish breeders and suppliers quite well.
If you want ANYTHING to do with aquarium supplies, pumps, filters and of course fish then I recommend the place for a day out.
The travel costs are far outweighed by the savings that you will make if you're buying. In some cases, it's 4 - 5 times cheaper than suppliers in Hua Hin
There is a large aquarium there with a reasonable showing of Thai freshwater fish. You can get up close and personal with a couple of Arapaima and Freshwater Stingray as well as Pacu and others.
An interesting few hours for the kids.
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A couple of Arapaima - about 80-90 Kg each + a Freshwater Stingray at about 30Kg
Feeding the Stingray.........
A nice Pacu - around 15 Kg
Nong-Or Water World
Took the kids up there yesterday as we had to re-stock the 110 gal tank. The fish market is great, its like a Makro for tropical fish, you can by them in bulk at a fraction of the cost of anywhere in Hua Hin.
There is also the water park, a small butterfly park, a couple of baby crocs and a snake farm with a knowledgeable guru that explains which ones are venomous and why people shouldn't blindly kill snakes.
Well worth a day trip.
There is also the water park, a small butterfly park, a couple of baby crocs and a snake farm with a knowledgeable guru that explains which ones are venomous and why people shouldn't blindly kill snakes.
Well worth a day trip.
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Arapaima
Despite their massive size - can grow to 250Kg or so - they are extremely agile.
I watched them being fed by the same guy feeding the Ray. I tried to get a photo of the sudden movement of these huge fish but they were simply just too damn fast.
We have 4 of these chappies at the Lodge. 'Arry - our 55-60Kg celeb + 3 younger ones between 17 & 21 Kg.
These fish pack on the weight at the rate of 2-3 kg / month.
A couple of weeks ago, when 'Arry was last caught, my lead baitman - ever the poser - gave 'Arry a kiss on the flank twice - for the camera.
'Arry returned the compliment with a Glasgow Kiss - loosening a tooth and fattening the lip of my baitman.
So - answering your question - YES
Arapaima
Despite their massive size - can grow to 250Kg or so - they are extremely agile.
I watched them being fed by the same guy feeding the Ray. I tried to get a photo of the sudden movement of these huge fish but they were simply just too damn fast.
We have 4 of these chappies at the Lodge. 'Arry - our 55-60Kg celeb + 3 younger ones between 17 & 21 Kg.
These fish pack on the weight at the rate of 2-3 kg / month.
A couple of weeks ago, when 'Arry was last caught, my lead baitman - ever the poser - gave 'Arry a kiss on the flank twice - for the camera.
'Arry returned the compliment with a Glasgow Kiss - loosening a tooth and fattening the lip of my baitman.
So - answering your question - YES