Arowana info

[DanDanUK]

I'm finding myself drawn to the Arowana species i know these creatures can grow to a considerable size but not sure just how big. If i was to get an Arowana what size aquarium would i need and what tank mates would be compatable with it.

I have benn keeping tropical fish for about 2 and a half years i have two aquariums one with 3 Oscars 2 of them are red tiger Oscars and the other is an albino Oscar and in the other tank i have 2 Piranhas (Pygocentrus nattereri).

Now i'm not asking the compatability because i wanna add my other fish with the Arowana i'm asking because i'm really not sure what can go with the fish.

All infomation would be great many thanks.

[rayman45]

from 20-30(+/-) inches
dats and rays are great tank mates

[DanDanUK]

Between 20-30 inches wow thats some size fish thanks for the feedback.

[piranha45]

at least 2 feet, silver arrows get 3-4 feet tho. I wouldn't keep one in a 240g.

[DanDanUK]

you wouldn't keep one in a 240 gal tank !!! F**K ! i think i'll wait untill i win the lottery and can afford to build a big arse Aquaria.

[cenecker]

HOLY CRAP - silvers get 3 to 4 feet.....oh dear. I noticed mine has doubled in size in the last month, how fast do they grow?

[Steve_89]

Australian arowanas dont get as big.

They can be nasty though, jardini inparticular.

[redtailfool]

at least 2 feet, silver arrows get 3-4 feet tho. I wouldn't keep one in a 240g.

In the wild they do get 3-4 ft.. even more. But in the home aquaria.. biggest ive seen is 3 feet.

[piranha45]

In the wild they do get 3-4 ft.. even more. But in the home aquaria.. biggest ive seen is 3 feet.
well considering how many countless people keep them in 125s and 180s, where they scarcely have 3 lengths of swimming space, if even that, I don't find it surprising.

I speculate if people kept them in a reasonably spacious environment we'd see plenty of 4 footers

[Kieranuk]

is 7ftLx3ftWx2ftH a decent space?

[ashdavid]

That should do ok for a asian arowana, the three foot width on the tank is much more suitable then a two foot wide tank, I consider a two foot wide tank to small to house an arowana.

[kriztu]

for more info, why dont you check on this site:

http://arowanaclub.com

[samjh86]

wow they get massive.. my mate just bought a 19" australian

[s2000]

the asian aro's i've seen, they rarely exceed 2 1/2 feet unless you put them in a huge grow out pond then transfer to the tank. silver's do get bigger though... I have heard of 19 yr old australian aro nearing 3 feet :eek:

[s2000]

7x3x2 damn thats a huge tank bro!