who has the oldest Arowana on MFK?

[Red Devil]

Just curious because you see so many Arowana's.... does anyone own an aged guy? 5 years or better??

[DeeGee]

Mines probly the youngest!! Got him teusday and shes about 4-5inches!!!

marijane is her name hahah!!

get it?

[dapike1979]

Mines probly the youngest!! Got him teusday and shes about 4-5inches!!!

marijane is her name hahah!!

get it?

:popcorn: :D

[WyldFya]

Are you talking about aros in general, or just silvers, or just asians? Arapaima live for quite a long time.

[ospy]

I had an arowana in the late eighties that I had for a few years. He'd be over twenty years old by now. Does this count???

[HiGhTiMeZ]

I had an arowana in the late eighties that I had for a few years. He'd be over twenty years old by now. Does this count???

if hes still alive. where is he now?

[Red Devil]

Are you talking about aros in general, or just silvers, or just asians? Arapaima live for quite a long time.

I am talking about all Arows... doesn't anyone have some oldies..???

[DeLgAdO]

ive had mine for 4 years

since she was a 6 incher

[Red Devil]

That is good to hear... just cannot believe all the Arows die so young..or no one keeps them through the years.... someone must have an oldie..gee how are we suppose to breed them if they don't make it to maturity..please post some oldies,,,,,

[WyldFya]

Well mine aren't old, because I haven't had them too long. I have seen some pretty old ones. There is a shop in Seattle that has a few old silver and blacks.

[Red Devil]

Thats nice to hear..they must have been brought there by their owners because they out grew their tank.. You just never hear anything about 30 inch older arows.. I wonder how long they keep growing ...how many years until they are mature.. i can't believe no one has some older Arrow's..

[snsc808]

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Rick-Fishes/Jardini_060426_001c.jpg">

3 years since it was a fry

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/Silver_Arowana.jpg">

4 years and 2 months since it was a fry

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/hr_aro_tank.jpg">

my black and silver last year at 3 years old in my 125

[snsc808]

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Rick-Fishes/Jardini_060426_001c.jpg

3 years since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/Silver_Arowana.jpg

4 years and 2 months since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/hr_aro_tank.jpg

my black and silver last year at 3 years old in my 125

[T1KARMANN]

the longest i kept a black aro was for 7 years

but that was years ago

[Red Devil]

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Rick-Fishes/Jardini_060426_001c.jpg">

3 years since it was a fry

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/Silver_Arowana.jpg">

4 years and 2 months since it was a fry

<img src="http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/hr_aro_tank.jpg">

my black and silver last year at 3 years old in my 125

wow good for you, you are doing everything right..... this is the oldest so far.. how big is your guy at age 4 years and 2 months??? They are gorgeous... and beautiful tanks,

[ethnics]

ur silver looks young for 4 years. usually around 4 they get that adult look in the face. yours looks barely 2 or 3 years old. mines about 3 years old and she's already gettin the adult look. i love it.

24" silver, about 3 years old.

16"ish silver, about 9 months.

and i have no plans to get rid of them, ever. the bigger they get, the bigger tank im getting.

[hewhorunswithscissors]

so, uh, what happens to everybodiy's aros? you kill them off? SHouldn't they normally be living 10-15 years? Pretty sad that all these wonderful expert "monster fish" keepers can't keep their aros alive more than a couple of years.

Not pointing fingers... just curious. I am shocked that nobody has any older fish.. or perhaps those who do just keep quiet about it.

I've had neon tetras longer than 4 years...

[Red Devil]

so, uh, what happens to everybodiy's aros? you kill them off? SHouldn't they normally be living 10-15 years? Pretty sad that all these wonderful expert "monster fish" keepers can't keep their aros alive more than a couple of years.

Not pointing fingers... just curious. I am shocked that nobody has any older fish.. or perhaps those who do just keep quiet about it.

I've had neon tetras longer than 4 years...

That's what i was wondering ..i know we have been through alot of jumping arrows but what happens to all the rest... it happened to me too.. i have a big heavy board on the tank now... it seems like we are always buying an Arrow but never mention our big old guys..and we certainly feed them with expertise and so why aren't they surviving..and florishing.. I hope they are keeping quiet but why would they....i would want to tell everybody..

[T1KARMANN]

so, uh, what happens to everybodiy's aros? you kill them off? SHouldn't they normally be living 10-15 years? Pretty sad that all these wonderful expert "monster fish" keepers can't keep their aros alive more than a couple of years.

Not pointing fingers... just curious. I am shocked that nobody has any older fish.. or perhaps those who do just keep quiet about it.

I've had neon tetras longer than 4 years...

the black aro i kept for 7 YEARS done the usal and jumped out but that was before the internet and we had to learn about aros as we kept them

[Red Devil]

the black aro i kept for 7 YEARS done the usal and jumped out but that was before the internet and we had to learn about aros as we kept them

WOW you are so right...you just hit the jack pot.... common sense statement... we are all just learning .... and we did not have each other to learn from..wow so we should all do alot better now... ;)

[Chaos32]

I cannot speak for the guys in the states, but around here, lots of the older Asian aros are traded in to farms for their breeding programs. There are many who actually do nothing but buy mature aros to resupply the farms hence why not that many keepers have aros that are more then a few years old. Speaking for myself, all my mature aros are transferred into fiber glass tanks for breeding purposes as well except for one.

[hewhorunswithscissors]

I cannot speak for the guys in the states, but around here, lots of the older Asian aros are traded in to farms for their breeding programs. There are many who actually do nothing but buy mature aros to resupply the farms hence why not that many keepers have aros that are more then a few years old. Speaking for myself, all my mature aros are transferred into fiber glass tanks for breeding purposes as well except for one.

I have to say, that is pretty cool actually. thanks for the info. interesting

[Sunpoe]

so, uh, what happens to everybodiy's aros? you kill them off? SHouldn't they normally be living 10-15 years? Pretty sad that all these wonderful expert "monster fish" keepers can't keep their aros alive more than a couple of years.

Not pointing fingers... just curious. I am shocked that nobody has any older fish.. or perhaps those who do just keep quiet about it.

I've had neon tetras longer than 4 years...

I think alot of people trade their fish in before the 4 year mark, most people just get bored and want something new. Or they realize that the aro is just to big for their bank book.

[DeLgAdO]

That is good to hear... just cannot believe all the Arows die so young..or no one keeps them through the years.... someone must have an oldie..gee how are we suppose to breed them if they don't make it to maturity..please post some oldies,,,,,

oh mines a breeder alright ;)

j/k

[DiXoN]

i am sure rocky has a really old asian aro

[Red Devil]

i am sure rocky has a really old asian aro

How old do you think Rocky's Arow is? Especially that he is REALLY old.. cool.

[DiXoN]

i think it was 10 years old or so

[Red Devil]

I would love to see his picture..and hear about him..thanks

[downset21]

www.anythingfish.com this guy has a huge aro, and im sure it's over 5 yrs. old

[DeLgAdO]

www.anythingfish.com this guy has a huge aro, and im sure it's over 5 yrs. old

its actually 6 years old :eek:

it got 2 years and a foot on mine

[ethnics]

most aro owners dont go on the internet maybe. when i had my first aro, i had it for over 4 years then my mom drained the tank to maybe 5 inches and it died. if she didn't do that, i would still have that one today n it would be almost 11 years old. ***** happens sometimes n its not like monster aro keepers are proud of it, it jus happens. do you keep aro's? do u keep them for 5-10 years? its almost easier said then done. its a fish, keeping one for years n years isn't something anyone can jus do. it requires more feeding, continues upkeep of the tank, massive upgrades over time. some people aint cut out for it and end up sellin it off b4 it even hits 3 years old.

[Red Devil]

most aro owners dont go on the internet maybe. when i had my first aro, i had it for over 4 years then my mom drained the tank to maybe 5 inches and it died. if she didn't do that, i would still have that one today n it would be almost 11 years old. ***** happens sometimes n its not like monster aro keepers are proud of it, it jus happens. do you keep aro's? do u keep them for 5-10 years? its almost easier said then done. its a fish, keeping one for years n years isn't something anyone can jus do. it requires more feeding, continues upkeep of the tank, massive upgrades over time. some people aint cut out for it and end up sellin it off b4 it even hits 3 years old.

Believe me i understand what can go wrong.. it happened to me too.. my Arow jumped to his death and he was almost 30 inches and just past 3 years old.. now this one is 2 years old and 24 inches.. {in Photo} but i just wanted to know how many actually get to live a long life.. or are they all doomed to live a few years only.. I thought it would really be neat to see some Arow's in their prime and hear some good storys of success and maybe even learn a thing or two..

[Chaos32]

Believe me i understand what can go wrong.. it happened to me too.. my Arow jumped to his death and he was almost 30 inches and just past 3 years old.. now this one is 2 years old and 24 inches.. {in Photo} but i just wanted to know how many actually get to live a long life.. or are they all doomed to live a few years only.. I thought it would really be neat to see some Arow's in their prime and hear some good storys of success and maybe even learn a thing or two..

Many aros do live a long life. They are just seldom or never seen since most live in mud ponds in breeding facilities. I have seen some aro farms that are producing F4. On the average a Asian aro takes 3 to 5 years so for that to happen means it has to pass 4 generations to get to F4.

[Red Devil]

Many aros do live a long life. They are just seldom or never seen since most live in mud ponds in breeding facilities. I have seen some aro farms that are producing F4. On the average a Asian aro takes 3 to 5 years so for that to happen means it has to pass 4 generations to get to F4.

That is great to know.. do you have some that have lived a long time in captivity.. because the breeding ponds are a very natural place for the Arowana..what can we do to improve their life span in our tanks,,, this is 2006 ..you would think they would come up with a special Arow tank where they could jump and not get hurt.. you know like a top inside cushioned, non toxic, that would stand up to water.. .. anyway thank you for info.. just want mine to live a long life...

[stotty]

I think alot of people trade their fish in before the 4 year mark, most people just get bored and want something new. Or they realize that the aro is just to big for their bank book.

:iagree:
I have had a few and always sold them on. jardini and Silver arowana. I enjoyed owning them and growing them on. I did this for years with all sorts of fish I used to trade them back in at my mates shop and get another small one and some credit.:D

[Red Devil]

well thats okay if you can handle giving them up after all that time.. but for others i quess the situation could come whether you planned on it or not.. but i quess some people would enjoy the growing stages of owning an Arow.. it is amazing to see and know you had something to do with it.. i just wonder how big the biggest one would have grown to be..

[ethnics]

an extension on an already tall tank jus makes it more difficult to clean. jumpings there nature n all we can do is learn to live with it. i still hate my mom for killing my old silver, it woulda been almost 11 years old or so by now. damn it.

[Chaos32]

That is great to know.. do you have some that have lived a long time in captivity.. because the breeding ponds are a very natural place for the Arowana..what can we do to improve their life span in our tanks,,, this is 2006 ..you would think they would come up with a special Arow tank where they could jump and not get hurt.. you know like a top inside cushioned, non toxic, that would stand up to water.. .. anyway thank you for info.. just want mine to live a long life...

IMO, as long as your aro gets a good varied diet, space, quality water & care, there is no reason why it wouldn't live a long fruitful life. This is of course baring no accidents happening to it. As for special tanks just for aros, never seen them. Aros being natural jumpers will likely jump at any given time no matter the age. All that can be done is to make sure the lid is tight. Damage done from hitting the top of the hood will heal given time & care.

[Red Devil]

IMO, as long as your aro gets a good varied diet, space, quality water & care, there is no reason why it wouldn't live a long fruitful life. This is of course baring no accidents happening to it. As for special tanks just for aros, never seen them. Aros being natural jumpers will likely jump at any given time no matter the age. All that can be done is to make sure the lid is tight. Damage done from hitting the top of the hood will heal given time & care.
Hello Chaos..this is true..but how about just the inside top cover for jumpers..so if they hit it they won't suffer brain damage or knock them selves unconsious?? But you are right and i am teasing.. Liz

[Chaos32]

Hello Chaos..this is true..but how about just the inside top cover for jumpers..so if they hit it they won't suffer brain damage or knock them selves unconsious?? But you are right and i am teasing.. Liz

Never heard of anyone covering the inside of the lids but yeah the thought has crossed my mind before hehe. Then again too much trouble for too many tanks. What some do is to lower the water level so there is ample space in between. This however can only be done if the aros are young, tall tank etc. No worries Liz. :)

[Red Devil]

Never heard of anyone covering the inside of the lids but yeah the thought has crossed my mind before hehe. Then again too much trouble for too many tanks. What some do is to lower the water level so there is ample space in between. This however can only be done if the aros are young, tall tank etc. No worries Liz. :)

Cheers to you Cheos, You sure have enough Arows to worry about.. and they are some great Arows too.

[Red Devil]

one last word before this thread closes.. i cannot believe no one has an old Arow.. well i sure hope i have mine a few more years down the road.. maybe with everything we have learned at least some people may end up with an Arow that hits his prime..or better yet life expentency..

[ethnics]

end up with an Arow that hits his prime..or better yet life expentency..

its hard for u to say that, whats "prime"? full grown? whats full grown? what the book says? whats life expentency? 20-40 years? so if it lives 20 is that prime nd expentency? what if it lives 60+ years? jus take care of your fish, thats all ur fish cares about. some people jus take there large old aro's to public aquariums. there's one locally thats 3.5ft+ and im sure seaworld didn't grow it from 3". its someone's old fish and its a beauty.

[Red Devil]

[QUOTE=ethnics;581021;]its hard for u to say that, whats "prime"? full grown? whats full grown? what the book says? whats life expentency? 20-40 years? so if it lives 20 is that prime nd expentency? what if it lives 60+ years? jus take care of your fish, thats all ur fish cares about. some people jus take there large old aro's to public aquariums. there's one locally thats 3.5ft+ and im sure seaworld didn't grow it from 3". its someone's old fish and its a beauty.[/QUO i believe too that alot of old arows end up in the zoo.. or other aquariums but i just wanted to know if anyone on MFK had an oldie.. and most of us are learning.. as we go.. but still i really thought they're would be a few old guys just hanging out in their prime or old age in someones aquarium..at home... At this point i do not have any clue as to what is prime or old age simply because we don't have any body that talks about them.. {other then books} so i thought if it were possible to have someone who would like to share about him we would learn alot from it.. unfortunatly looks like we are all in the same time frame with the Arows give or take a few years..

[ethnics]

yeah thats pretty much it. freak accidents happen way to often. its hard to keep 1 fish for 10+ years for lots of people. i was only 12 years old when i had my first aro and i managed to keep it alive for 4+ years. if i knew as much as i do now, back in 95. i promise u my aro would be in some decent prime. all i can do now, is keep what i have for as long as i can manage. i think the only way anyone will be able to keep an aro for a long ass time is to either 1, have a tank more then big enouh you'd never have to upgrade or 2, build a nice size heated pond. which is what im doing in january. all my monsters will reside in this pond for life and all i can do is sit n watch with a smile on my face every morning that i go outside to feed them and enjoy there presence in my life.

[Red Devil]

yeah thats pretty much it. freak accidents happen way to often. its hard to keep 1 fish for 10+ years for lots of people. i was only 12 years old when i had my first aro and i managed to keep it alive for 4+ years. if i knew as much as i do now, back in 95. i promise u my aro would be in some decent prime. all i can do now, is keep what i have for as long as i can manage. i think the only way anyone will be able to keep an aro for a long ass time is to either 1, have a tank more then big enouh you'd never have to upgrade or 2, build a nice size heated pond. which is what im doing in january. all my monsters will reside in this pond for life and all i can do is sit n watch with a smile on my face every morning that i go outside to feed them and enjoy there presence in my life.
Oh that is absolutely great that your able to make a pool for the monsters.. make sure you post pics and keep us updated.. that will be so nice for you to relax and sit by the side of the pool with your cup of coffee........maybe even have some arow babies..the best to you.. enjoy!

[powerlogix]

A family friend of mine has a oldest one I've seen on this thread so far, roughly 8+ years old. Very large golden xback. I will post pictures soon.

[Red Devil]

A family friend of mine has a oldest one I've seen on this thread so far, roughly 8+ years old. Very large golden xback. I will post pictures soon.

looking forward to seeing the pictures and also would like to hear all about him. Thanks

[powerlogix]

These pictures was taken 2 years ago, when he was about 6 years old, he looks the same to this day. The owner bought him when he was a size of a middle finger. He lives in a 300gallon tank all by himself.

[Red Devil]

so far this is the oldest Arow on MFK... there have been mention of others but no pictures ... he is a beauty..do you know how big in length he is? He looks like he has quite a girth to him as well.. thanks for posting.

[ethnics]

thats pretty nice. but my buddy has a 13 year old chile red asian. ill go take pics of it this week. whats dissapointing is its in a 120gal tank but its a freakin monster. its been in tha tank since it had a egg sac yolk dangling. he bought it the day he opened a stereo shop for "good luck" and its been in the same tank since. he's some asian dude n has no intention on upgrading or selling it. multiple have walked in with 10k cash n he wont let it go. or atleast put it in a bigger tank. damn him! ill post pics after i go take some.

[Red Devil]

wow cannot wait to see pictures of a 13 year old red.. please give his length too when you post.. it is interesting to get the older age and the size..thanks

[cichlid savage]

I just lost my 14"r had it for about 6 months. I just got a baby about 5"s had for about 1 1/2 weeks. Hope to keep til it's old and grey.

[Red Devil]

I just lost my 14"r had it for about 6 months. I just got a baby about 5"s had for about 1 1/2 weeks. Hope to keep til it's old and grey.

I am sorry to hear of your loss.. it is really tough to go through,i lost mine when he was just over 2 feet and he was so thick.. jumped out and found him in the am on the carpet, so anyway i know how you feel.. i hope you have this baby till its old and gray too.. and maybe till your old and gray too.. wouldn't that be neat, i am hoping i have mine who is 24 inches for many years to come too....... very sad that so many do not live very long.. especially that we dedicate so much care into their well being.. keep something heavy on top. Thanks for posting.

[okmanxman]

I am talking about all Arows... doesn't anyone have some oldies..???
over twenty years old..:nilly:

[Red Devil]

over twenty years old..:nilly:

yes come---------on................. someone must have an old, old arow and some pictures..let here and see some old arows.. but i am kind of giving up...

[filiportela]

that last one must have ages....:drool:

[Red Devil]

that last one must have ages....:drool:

I quess so :nilly:

[Red Devil]

anybody ...oldest Arow ..alright biggest Arow...........no one has an older Arow...:cry:

[Eupterus]

What about checking around in public aquariums?. Seems like some of them have nice fully grown arowanas. I loved watching the one at Boston, but don't have much to compare with in terms of size since I don't get to see many, so not sure if that aro was fully grown. I heard there was a five foot arowana somewhere, that's probably the oldest one if it's true.

[Red Devil]

What about checking around in public aquariums?. Seems like some of them have nice fully grown arowanas. I loved watching the one at Boston, but don't have much to compare with in terms of size since I don't get to see many, so not sure if that aro was fully grown. I heard there was a five foot arowana somewhere, that's probably the oldest one if it's true.
That is a freat idea ... because it just isn't happening here..i thought someone on MFK would own an oldie.. it would be very interesting to find out how old the oldest is?? Thanks.. and you enjoy that beautiful new fish room..

[Boydo]

There's a 4 footer in Vancouver aquarium, I don't know how old it is, but I have some pics:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20035&size=1
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20034&size=1
They have a 6 foot Giant Arapaima too:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20033&size=1

Enjoy!

[Red Devil]

There's a 4 footer in Vancouver aquarium, I don't know how old it is, but I have some pics:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20035&size=1
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20034&size=1
They have a 6 foot Giant Arapaima too:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20033&size=1

Enjoy!

Thank you for these pictures..i will try and find out more info on him.. thanks again

[Red Devil]

:nilly: Any more OLd arows..please post ......... :nilly:

[DeLgAdO]

IS 4 YEARS NOT ENOUGH ORR WHAT!! :irked:

kidding/

[Red Devil]

IS 4 YEARS NOT ENOUGH ORR WHAT!! :irked:

kidding/ 4 years old is good.. just want even older if possible.

[DeLgAdO]

4 years old is good.. just want even older if possible.

ok

need to wait 5 more years :D

[WyldFya]

There's a 4 footer in Vancouver aquarium, I don't know how old it is, but I have some pics:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20035&size=1
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20034&size=1
They have a 6 foot Giant Arapaima too:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery//watermark.php?file=20033&size=1

Enjoy!
Is that the BC aquarium I assume?

[Red Devil]

:headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 :headbang2 ok I will wait...:) in the mean time i will keep looking..;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: The reason i am doing all these little smileys is because they keep saying the message is too short.. haha.. I am writing more then you and it is still too short..won't let me post.. gee it still is too short..so anyway how are you doing..whats new ..happy new year..:WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA: :WHOA: tried again and it is still too Shrort....:headbang2

need to wait 5 more years :D

[ethnics]

ill post pics of all mine in 5 years, that'll make my oldest about 8 years.

[Red Devil]

ill post pics of all mine in 5 years, that'll make my oldest about 8 years.
Here we go................. the future is taking shape already... big old Arows...Yippee!!!

[Boydo]

Is that the BC aquarium I assume?

Yes, its at Stanley park.

[Red Devil]

Yes, its at Stanley park.
Thank you

[Red Devil]

Thank you
Just wanted to say i looked it up and although i did not find much on it.. they did say he was quite old..

[Red Devil]

Any new people have old arowana?? Please post and tell your story..

[Red Devil]

:( Any new people have old arowana?? Please post and tell your story..

[Miguel]

I know a silver who is in the same tank ( tight as hell ) since 1992..She must be around 3 feet...

[Red Devil]

I know a silver who is in the same tank ( tight as hell ) since 1992..She must be around 3 feet...
wow do you think you can get a picture... would be awesome to see........:nilly:

[Miguel]

I'll certainly try--it will not be a pretty picture, because, as said, she hardly mooves in that crappy tank...but I will try.

[Red Devil]

I'll certainly try--it will not be a pretty picture, because, as said, she hardly mooves in that crappy tank...but I will try.
poor baby!!

[DeLgAdO]

ill post pics of all mine in 5 years, that'll make my oldest about 8 years.

mine would be nine, nuuuura ha ha ha hah! :raspberry

[Red Devil]

mine would be nine, nuuuura ha ha ha hah! :raspberry
That would be okay.. mine would be 7.. i hope they live a long long time.

[Red Devil]

That would be okay.. mine would be 7.. i hope they live a long long time. Still looking for the oldest Arow.. just heard about one 8 years old... please post picture..thanks:)

[Red Devil]

Still looking for the oldest Arow.. just heard about one 8 years old... please post picture..thanks:)

Feel free to post those oldies!!

[Red Devil]

Feel free to post those oldies!!

anybody?????:nilly: :nilly:

[frasertheking]

could you not silicon filter sponges to the roof of your tank to stop your fish getting hurt when it jumps.:confused:

[Red Devil]

could you not silicon filter sponges to the roof of your tank to stop your fish getting hurt when it jumps.:confused:
There definitly should be someone doing something to stop the injury associated with Arows jumping.. and just putting a board on top will hold them back but they will still be injured hitting the underneath inside top.. so if what your talking about is non toxic ..and non perishable from water and decay then you may be on to something that should be added to the monsters tanks.. ;)

[neonmadness]

the longest i kept a black aro was for 7 years

but that was years ago

awesome aro, how big was it when it died?

[villainn32]

we had a green arowana that lived for 7 years....we just kept it in a 50 gallon tank so it never grew big...when i transfered it into a 75 gallon tank it grew a little..then it just died 5 months ago :cry: ...it just died

[Red Devil]

we had a green arowana that lived for 7 years....we just kept it in a 50 gallon tank so it never grew big...when i transfered it into a 75 gallon tank it grew a little..then it just died 5 months ago :cry: ...it just died
I am sorry to hear this... I wonder what happened??:(

[scales and tails]

Saw a silver aero yesterday they said she was 10 years old she was 20 to 22" awesome fish. dont know is that big enough?

[Red Devil]

Saw a silver aero yesterday they said she was 10 years old she was 20 to 22" awesome fish. dont know is that big enough?

10 years old at size 22 inches is a small arow but who knows what kind of nutrition it had through the years or even if it is really 10 years old.. {not that i am saying she isn't} it is just that people throw out all kinds of ages if their not sure.. but if she is 10 years old that is great..where did you see the Arow? One thing is for sure..10 years old is music to my ears;)

[villainn32]

I am sorry to hear this... I wonder what happened??:(


thats the weird thing we don't know what happened

[Red Devil]

thats the weird thing we don't know what happened
I am sorry..sometimes things just happen..:(

[Red Devil]

I am sorry..sometimes things just happen..:(

any old Arows anybody:headbang2

[jconley]

We HAD a 30" silver at work we kept for about 5 years before it died mysteriously one night. They previous owners claimed to have had it in a 180 gallon for atleast 7 or 8 years. I measured it when it died and it was exactly 30" and 15 lbs. Here is a link.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44540

[Red Devil]

We HAD a 30" silver at work we kept for about 5 years before it died mysteriously one night. They previous owners claimed to have had it in a 180 gallon for atleast 7 or 8 years. I measured it when it died and it was exactly 30" and 15 lbs. Here is a link.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44540

Do you have any pictures...that is a sad story but he must have really enjoyed all the attention and his 800gal tank.. i would say he was the oldest.. :(

[Morledzep]

I think alot of people trade their fish in before the 4 year mark, most people just get bored and want something new. Or they realize that the aro is just to big for their bank book.


ok.. what does that mean? do they somehow become far more expensive to feed suddenly at the 4 year mark? if they do someone should tell me now whlie my Pinky is still young.

[Red Devil]

ok.. what does that mean? do they somehow become far more expensive to feed suddenly at the 4 year mark? if they do someone should tell me now whlie my Pinky is still young.

It means that{ Pinky}Arow is going to need a large tank.. the feeding amount does not change much. and sometimes it actually decreases because a growing Arow needs a little more...:D

[pounder]

my 10 yr old jardini

[Red Devil]

my 10 yr old jardini

wow congradulations... that is FAntastic.. oldest so far.. how big is he? Did you raise him from a baby? He is beautiful!!

[rj0722]

darn my oldest fish was a year or so...

[Red Devil]

darn my oldest fish was a year or so...

what younger???:D

[VVateverzYo]

10 year old Jar thats crazy

[Red Devil]

10 year old Jar thats crazy

lets see picture..:D

[Red Devil]

Still waiting for some really old arows..if you have any over the 5 year mark please post.. :)

[Red Devil]

Still waiting for some really old arows..if you have any over the 5 year mark please post.. :)
Just heard about an arow over 10 years old..please post!!!!

[andsco]

My Jar is only 3YO, but my friend here in Seattle has a pair of silvers approx 30" that are 18YO. I'll see if he'll let me take some pix so I can post here.

[Red Devil]

My Jar is only 3YO, but my friend here in Seattle has a pair of silvers approx 30" that are 18YO. I'll see if he'll let me take some pix so I can post here.

That would be soooo awesome..thanks :D

[OnTarget45]

here's a couple of pics of my 12yr old silver named "Brutal". When friends ask why I named him that I let them watch him eat a few crayfish and then they get it...They also usually get a bath in the process:) the first pic is him (her?, how do you tell?) about a year or so ago..the second is from this afternoon..

[Red Devil]

he is beautiful and so happy you put him in this thread,, he is the oldest arow we have been able to document and i thankyou for "Brutal" pic..:D

[OnTarget45]

glad you liked the pics..check out my personal gallery to see my other "monsters"...neolamprologus ocellatus..what they lack in size they sure make up in attitude..guess i like both ends of the spectrum...

[BlackTopKing]

How big is Burtal?-dosnt really look bigger the 24" for the pic.

[OnTarget45]

my 180 is 24" front to back and he's maybe 2" longer than that give or take so he's right around 26" or 27" i guess. hard to get him to stay lengthwise at the front of the tank to measure. whenever anyone gets near the tank he thinks it's feeding time.

[ethnics]

must be lack of tankspace but awesome fish.

a 12yr old arowana should be close to max size of 3ft+ imo

my neighbor down the street grew one in a 80gal for 3.5yrs, its 30" already

seaworld san diego's silver arowana is no more then 15-20yrs old and its well well well over 3.5ft and like 12" tall

[OnTarget45]

might be genetics?

[Red Devil]

glad you liked the pics..check out my personal gallery to see my other "monsters"...neolamprologus ocellatus..what they lack in size they sure make up in attitude..guess i like both ends of the spectrum...

very nice pics..great collection!

[roisu]

#110, very big and the scales are nice

[OnTarget45]

thanx..

[Red Devil]

thanx..

I do not see any ones Arow older so your still in the lead.

[FishRfine]

whos the current champion? the 12 year old?

[Red Devil]

:D whos the current champion? the 12 year old?

yes so far.. i am hoping we get some legitimate pics and details to convince everyone we have a winner.. keep those old guys posted!!:D

[OnTarget45]

what kind of pics and details would you like?

[Red Devil]

what kind of pics and details would you like?

what ever you have.. just so we can confirm you have the oldest.. I believe you.. but it would be nice to see some growing up pics if you have them .. thanks Liz:D

[OnTarget45]

I'll see if i can find and scan( before the days of digital cameras) some of my older pics, including the one from my son's second birthday party with my tank in the background. He was purchased from Foster's Exotic Pets in Tarpon Springs, FL (727-938-9051)in late '95/early '96. I bought him from Gary Jr., the owners son and he bought six or eight of them from his chinese kung-fu instructor, Master Chong ( I know that part sounds made up but I swear it's the truth). They had a large aro there as a store mascot for many years, from a three incher in '91 to about 3' when he jumped from the owners tank about 2 or 3 years ago. He went from a 125 in the store to a 235 Perfecto at Gary Sr.'s home. I also had a nice blue/black when i lived in NY 20 years ago, and I should have some pics of him as well. Give me a few days for the pics...any other details I can provide just let me know.

[Red Devil]

I'll see if i can find and scan( before the days of digital cameras) some of my older pics, including the one from my son's second birthday party with my tank in the background. He was purchased from Foster's Exotic Pets in Tarpon Springs, FL (727-938-9051)in late '95/early '96. I bought him from Gary Jr., the owners son and he bought six or eight of them from his chinese kung-fu instructor, Master Chong ( I know that part sounds made up but I swear it's the truth). They had a large aro there as a store mascot for many years, from a three incher in '91 to about 3' when he jumped from the owners tank about 2 or 3 years ago. He went from a 125 in the store to a 235 Perfecto at Gary Sr.'s home. I also had a nice blue/black when i lived in NY 20 years ago, and I should have some pics of him as well. Give me a few days for the pics...any other details I can provide just let me know.

That would be great, that is enough ;)

[OnTarget45]

Liz,
here's what I could find without digging through boxes in the garage. The first one is at my sons 2nd birthday party in Nov. '96. The second is right around the same time, and no my manx isn't in the tank...just standing on the little ledge on the back of the stand. Thought it made a cool pic. The fourth pic is from a few years later befrore he went in the big tank, a screen capture from my video camera I bought in 2001 when my daughter was born so I think it's right around that time. I might also have some old VHS video of the tank...Is there a way to post video if I can find and transfer it to my computer? Also found a pic of my blue I had in NY and of my pirahana. I'll post the pirahana in my gallery.

[Sabre_Tooth]

My dads silver aro (which is mine now) is 14 years old, it is older than me! I also have a 5 year old silver, and a 3 year old black.

[Sabre_Tooth]

Aros can live for up to 30 years. The current record for oldest arowana, which is a 26" blue based asian arowana, is 38 years old. Most arowanas dont live longer than 3 years due to improper care, many arowanas imported today are still fry with a yolk sac, it is very hard to keep one with a yolk sac alive until it absorbs it.

[Red Devil]

My dads silver aro (which is mine now) is 14 years old, it is older than me! I also have a 5 year old silver, and a 3 year old black.

if this is true just post and document the best you can.. :D

[Red Devil]

Liz,
here's what I could find without digging through boxes in the garage. The first one is at my sons 2nd birthday party in Nov. '96. The second is right around the same time, and no my manx isn't in the tank...just standing on the little ledge on the back of the stand. Thought it made a cool pic. The fourth pic is from a few years later befrore he went in the big tank, a screen capture from my video camera I bought in 2001 when my daughter was born so I think it's right around that time. I might also have some old VHS video of the tank...Is there a way to post video if I can find and transfer it to my computer? Also found a pic of my blue I had in NY and of my pirahana. I'll post the pirahana in my gallery.

so sweet the old pics and the baby arow.. your son is so adorable.. he probably still is..:D i think this is fine.. thanks!! yes you can do video but since i have never done one.. onto MFK maybe someone could lead you better..

[Red Devil]

Aros can live for up to 30 years. The current record for oldest arowana, which is a 26" blue based asian arowana, is 38 years old. Most arowanas dont live longer than 3 years due to improper care, many arowanas imported today are still fry with a yolk sac, it is very hard to keep one with a yolk sac alive until it absorbs it.

Thanks for posting good information..

[OnTarget45]

My dads silver aro (which is mine now) is 14 years old, it is older than me! I also have a 5 year old silver, and a 3 year old black.

I'd like to see some pics of that oldie as well. He must be HUGE!! How big is he and what size tank do you keep him in? Is he in the same tank as the other 2? Can't wait for pics...:popcorn:

[Sabre_Tooth]

I will try to get pics in the morning. Shee is about 34 inches now and is housed in a 650g, im not sure of the dimansions but its a square tank about 20"x72". No she is a vicious fish and would attack and kill any fish that gets in her way, easy. She has even killed a 18" dovii :( She is in with 7 pbass, 2 monos, 1 temensis, 1 azul, and 3 orino. @ datnoids, an indo and a widebar, and a lot of bichirs. Oh, and also a wallago atuu, i will get pics.

[Red Devil]

I will try to get pics in the morning. Shee is about 34 inches now and is housed in a 650g, im not sure of the dimansions but its a square tank about 20"x72". No she is a vicious fish and would attack and kill any fish that gets in her way, easy. She has even killed a 18" dovii :( She is in with 7 pbass, 2 monos, 1 temensis, 1 azul, and 3 orino. @ datnoids, an indo and a widebar, and a lot of bichirs. Oh, and also a wallago atuu, i will get pics.

Looking forward to pics

[OnTarget45]

wow...wish i had room for a 650gal...maybe i should convert my hot tub? :)

[Red Devil]

wow...wish i had room for a 650gal...maybe i should convert my hot tub? :) You do not know how many times i thought of doing that to mine.. only it is outside.. so would not want to heat it 24/7 .. haha:D

[OnTarget45]

i live in Florida...wouldn't be that much of a strech for me:)

[Sabre_Tooth]

Its not at my house, its at a friends house. Almost all of his fish are my growouts. The biggest tank i have at my house is a 350g. Im going to his house tommorow so i will get some pics.

[Red Devil]

Its not at my house, its at a friends house. Almost all of his fish are my growouts. The biggest tank i have at my house is a 350g. Im going to his house tommorow so i will get some pics.

Did you get the pics???:D

[adamstv]

ya hurry

[Red Devil]

ya hurry

See everyone is anxious for pics..:D

[OnTarget45]

interesting thread http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84420

[Red Devil]

well that ends that ....don't you agree!!!:D :screwy: Right on target there!!:)

[OnTarget45]

yeah, liz, i'm not sure what to think about that whole deal...:bs:

[OnTarget45]

can't believe the number of views on this thread....

[Red Devil]

can't believe the number of views on this thread....
We all love our Arows and monsters :D :D

[OnTarget45]

We all love our Arows and monsters :D :D

you got that right...people think i'm weird because i treat my aro like the family dog or cat....after 12 years he's part of the family...

[Red Devil]

you got that right...people think i'm weird because i treat my aro like the family dog or cat....after 12 years he's part of the family...

From the day you bring your arow home they become part of the family:D After 12 years :nilly: :nilly: what an emotional attachment..:eek:
How is he doing ???

[OnTarget45]

i little banged up from his leap to freedom the other night, but i think i have that problem solved, and i have an email in to midwest custom aquariums about a 675...we'll see how that goes $$$

[Red Devil]

i little banged up from his leap to freedom the other night, but i think i have that problem solved, and i have an email in to midwest custom aquariums about a 675...we'll see how that goes $$$

wow that is awesome.let me know.. very interested .. glad he is doing better.

[bluearrow]

from their eggsack days for almost six years. I sold them last week to someone who could provide a more spacious lifestyle. They are a little over 2 ft. Discovered MFK cuz I'm trying to get ideas on what to get next.

[Miguel]

from their eggsack days for almost six years. I sold them last week to someone who could provide a more spacious lifestyle. They are a little over 2 ft. Discovered MFK cuz I'm trying to get ideas on what to get next.


Wellcome!! Here's a suggestion: How about some aro's??:)

[Red Devil]

Wellcome!! Here's a suggestion: How about some aro's??:)

Yes why not some more Arows:D

[Red Devil]

Yes why not some more Arows:D

Any old arowana's that we missed..bring on those oldies but goodies!!:headbang2

[OnTarget45]

i guess Brutal is still the old man of the sea (or tank as it were)

[Red Devil]

i guess Brutal is still the old man of the sea (or tank as it were)

Yes he is ... theres no one out there up to the challenge... no more aged Arows... hope all is going smooth with the big guy and all his wounds are looking better.. he is a great Arow!

[OnTarget45]

he's healed up great...they are such hardy fish...now if i could only get rid of the snail problem i have his tank would be perfect....anyone have a large clown loach they want to get rid of?

[Red Devil]

he's healed up great...they are such hardy fish...now if i could only get rid of the snail problem i have his tank would be perfect....anyone have a large clown loach they want to get rid of?

haha I do not think anyone parts with their large clown loaches..:D Thats great that he is doing so well..more pics soon..

[aro-man]

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Rick-Fishes/Jardini_060426_001c.jpg

3 years since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/Silver_Arowana.jpg

4 years and 2 months since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/hr_aro_tank.jpg

my black and silver last year at 3 years old in my 125


WHO THE H*LL IS THIS YOU PICTURE STEALING MTHRFCKR!!!! THOSE ARE MY AROS! THE SILVER AND BLACK ARE MINE AND THE JAR IS MY GOOD FRIENDS! DON'T KNOW HOW THEY ARE "YOUR BABIES" CONSIDERING YOU NEVER FCKN SEEN EM IN PERSON BEFORE!!!! IF YOUR GONNA POST PICS LABELED AS YOUR FISH, MAKE SURE THEY'RE YOUR OWN DA*N FISH!!!!:swear: :swear: :swear:

[flowerhorns4me]

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Rick-Fishes/Jardini_060426_001c.jpg

3 years since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/Silver_Arowana.jpg

4 years and 2 months since it was a fry

http://www.biashawaii.com/gallery/albums/Kyle/hr_aro_tank.jpg

my black and silver last year at 3 years old in my 125


HEY!!! That jardini on your top pic is MINES!!! How can you claim that any of the aros are yours when you know that IT IS NOT!!!

Here's the proof that it is MY jardini... Anyone want to see more proof???
Look at the background of the tank. THEY LOOK THE SAME!!!
http://www.guppies4me.com/photos/albums/stuff/Jardini_0002_001.jpg

:banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim:

[Lukee]

wow!
is that for real!
:banhim:

[Bderick67]

HEY!!! That jardini on your top pic is MINES!!! How can you claim that any of the aros are yours when you know that IT IS NOT!!!

Here's the proof that it is MY jardini... Anyone want to see more proof???
Look at the background of the tank. THEY LOOK THE SAME!!!
http://www.guppies4me.com/photos/albums/stuff/Jardini_0002_001.jpg

:banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim:

Ha ha thats funny...busted:ROFL:

It does apear that you are correct, this is the only other pic of his jar he has posted, and it does not look the same.

[spets]

wow!
is that for real!
:banhim:

I've seen all of these aros before, and I can tell you that the silver and black belong to aro-man, and that awesome jar belongs to flowerhorns4me. I know this because they've been coming to my store to purchase things for their aros, and both of them bought bigger tanks as their aros got bigger.

I know who snsc808 is, and I hope he will come come on here to apologize to them. What's so screwed up is that he's supposed to be one of our friends, and he also comes to our local fish club meetings.
This could get exciting :popcorn:

[Axel]

:popcorn: :banhim:

way to go, if your gonna steal a pic make it a little less obvoiouse and more un identifiable, like if there are scares don't take pics of them and no full tank shots.lol

[OnTarget45]

how did this whole mess end up on this thread? this thread is for the oldest aros, not all this other junk....

[spets]

how did this whole mess end up on this thread? this thread is for the oldest aros, not all this other junk....

Because he claimed that it was his black and sliver aro.

[aro-man]

how did this whole mess end up on this thread? this thread is for the oldest aros, not all this other junk....

Ah well, might as well contribute :D : heres my oldest aro, she is about 6yrs old.

[Bderick67]

Ah well, might as well contribute :D : heres my oldest aro, she is about 6yrs old.

Very nice, have you any other posts of your aro and what looks to be some very interesting tankmates?

[OnTarget45]

Because he claimed that it was his black and sliver aro.

ok, i went back thru the thread and saw where he originally said they were his. don't know why people insist on doing stuff like that...:banher:

[OnTarget45]

Very nice, have you any other posts of your aro and what looks to be some very interesting tankmates?

yeah...what is that in the lower right corner of the first pic? looks like a turtle maybe?

[*KrAmEr*]

HEY!!! That jardini on your top pic is MINES!!! How can you claim that any of the aros are yours when you know that IT IS NOT!!!

Here's the proof that it is MY jardini... Anyone want to see more proof???
Look at the background of the tank. THEY LOOK THE SAME!!!


:banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim: :banhim:

Well you have a nice Jardini man:), how old and how big?

[flowerhorns4me]

Well you have a nice Jardini man:), how old and how big?

I bought him when he was 5" and now he's about 21". Had him 4 years now and I got him in a 100 gallon tank all by himself.

[Red Devil]

I bought him when he was 5" and now he's about 21". Had him 4 years now and I got him in a 100 gallon tank all by himself.

Beautiful!

[aro-man]

Very nice, have you any other posts of your aro and what looks to be some very interesting tankmates?

Right now, she lives with 2 fire eels, 2 dats, and an frt. I moved the black that used to live with her and it jumped:( If it were still alive, the black would have been my oldest at 7yrs.

[Bderick67]

Right now, she lives with 2 fire eels, 2 dats, and an frt. I moved the black that used to live with her and it jumped:( If it were still alive, the black would have been my oldest at 7yrs.

Very nice:)

[Red Devil]

Very nice:)

i agree..totally !!

[DeLgAdO]

i got a 5 year old coming up on oct 15th

[OnTarget45]

Right now, she lives with 2 fire eels, 2 dats, and an frt. I moved the black that used to live with her and it jumped:( If it were still alive, the black would have been my oldest at 7yrs.

frt?

[*KrAmEr*]

i got a 5 year old coming up on oct 15th

Really?? How big is it?

[DeLgAdO]

Really?? How big is it?

29 inches

[DeLgAdO]

i got a 5 year old coming up on oct 15th

acutally now that i think about it i bought her oct 15, 2002. she was 6 inches

so her birthday could have been easily 4-5 months ago at the time.

[Red Devil]

post that boy soon... thats great..mine is 4years old.. your doing good..

[Venom]

I think I do 13 years. It was 43 inches but sadly died in 2000 on New years..What a bad way to start a new year, oh yeah I got HER since she was in the egg

[---XR---]

I think I do 13 years. It was 43 inches but sadly died in 2000 on New years..What a bad way to start a new year, oh yeah I got HER since she was in the egg

43", wow really big, i'm dying for pics, preferably alive pics

[Venom]

Im sorry dude no pics cause all my money was to that arowana = no camera >.> I probility spent 20000 dollars on that fish alone

[---XR---]

hmmmm liar liar panty fire

your first topic-

as of the 17th of september

"Ok so i just got my first baby Arowana. Its about 3 inches long I'm feeding it Hikari arowana sticks. Do you know what else I should feed it..? i was ask if you could find the food in Bigal's petco and petsmart"


ZING*

[Venom]

hmmmm liar liar panty fire

your first topic-

as of the 17th of september

"Ok so i just got my first baby Arowana. Its about 3 inches long I'm feeding it Hikari arowana sticks. Do you know what else I should feed it..? i was ask if you could find the food in Bigal's petco and petsmart"


ZING* You do realize thats there is 3 people sharing this account right lol
my brother who posted that,me and my cousin

[---XR---]

You do realize thats there is 3 people sharing this account right lol

well accually i didn't, in most cases it's a single persons account, so i'm, guessing the other posts were of a sons or a close relatives right?

edit* apparently they were, but i'm still reluctant to believe this being that i've never seen an aro over 36" home grown in a normal persons aquaria.

[Venom]

Yeah dude. I dont know why they dont ask me or my dad I swear they dont turst me XD my dad taught me everything.

(Wow i don't know why but I can never enter a comment without adding something) >.>

[---XR---]

Yeah dude. I dont know why they dont ask me or my dad I swear they dont turst me XD

tell us your aro's liveing conditions, tank size, feedings etc. i'm very curious to be honest:)

[Venom]

I had a 320 gallon tank for my one arowana I think thats why it grew so big.
I fed it pretty much fed it market shrimp,meal worms and crickets i breed my self,and some pellets forgot what there called.., and yeah pretty much it
Ph was around 6.0 - 6.5 forgot all these stuff :(
%30 water change every week by bucket >.>.

And now im getting a new baby arowana soon :) We'll see how long this last with all these high tech gizmos and what not

[dbcb314]

wow what a dissapointment

read the whole thread looking for pics... and barely anything lol

[DeLgAdO]

wow what a dissapointment

read the whole thread looking for pics... and barely anything lol

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1)

are we better now? :)

[*KrAmEr*]

29 inches

:confused:I was expecting at least 3 foot. It must be in a small tank or something....

[Red Devil]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=32234&size=1)

are we better now? :)

much better...what a guy...............:WHOA:

[OnTarget45]

wow what a dissapointment

read the whole thread looking for pics... and barely anything lol

here's Brutal's new close-up....couldn't get him to smile no matter how hard i tried:) ever see these guys open their mouth like they're yawning? wish i could get a pic of that!!

[pounder]

what happened to the pics from Saber_Tooth?

[DeLgAdO]

much better...what a guy...............:WHOA:

girl ;)

[Red Devil]

girl ;)

what a girl..:D

[Red Devil]

here's Brutal's new close-up....couldn't get him to smile no matter how hard i tried:) ever see these guys open their mouth like they're yawning? wish i could get a pic of that!!

He healed up so well..your a great keeper... he is magnificient ..the old guy!

[AROWANA_MAN]

Right now, she lives with 2 fire eels, 2 dats, and an frt. I moved the black that used to live with her and it jumped:( If it were still alive, the black would have been my oldest at 7yrs.

how and where did you get the frt

[pounder]

u have to know the right ppl:naughty:

[Tobyone]

:iagree: :naughty: :thumbsup:

[OnTarget45]

can someone please fill me in on what an frt is?

[TRYLSTEG808]

Right now, she lives with 2 fire eels, 2 dats, and an frt. I moved the black that used to live with her and it jumped:( If it were still alive, the black would have been my oldest at 7yrs.
what kind of turtle is that in the background? thinking about getting one

[TRYLSTEG808]

:iagree: :naughty: :thumbsup:
second that lol

[Tobyone]

can someone please fill me in on what an frt is?

FRT = Fly River Turtle also known as Pig Nose Turtle

[nunnellee]

my best friends parents have 1 thats at least 9.

[OnTarget45]

FRT = Fly River Turtle also known as Pig Nose Turtle

thanks

[chiztopher]

38-40 year old (the owner not sure ) Red Arowana from Thailand

http://topicstock.pantip.com/jatujak/topicstock/J3799400/J3799400.html
http://topicstock.pantip.com/jatujak/topicstock/J3803753/J3803753.html

Thank the owner of this pictures P'Piti99
:):):)

[vtnamezeboi]

are you freakin serious!!!!!!38-40 wow

[RdLover]

thats when you know your doing a good job LOL

[Bogwoodbruce]

38-40 year old (the owner not sure ) Red Arowana from Thailand

http://topicstock.pantip.com/jatujak/topicstock/J3799400/J3799400.html
http://topicstock.pantip.com/jatujak/topicstock/J3803753/J3803753.html

Thank the owner of this pictures P'Piti99
:):):)
Whoah! That old! He doesn't look it.

[Red Devil]

gorgeous old arow ..but he still does not count because we have no way of knowing that it is a fact that he is that old ..and of course we are mainly interested in our MFK oldest arows..but i thank you very much for posting it because we get to see another that just may be that old.. anyone should post any interesting posts that are related to the age and the oldest of arows.. we just do not see enough old guys..what language is that print in? Wish i could read about him..

[Guro]

gee wizz i only got my silver because i thought they where long lived in all your expierience how can i prolong his/her life sounds like they need jumping room over head mines just geeting to 11' in a 6x2x2 was holping 8x3x3 would do for life will be getting that jan feb

[Danh]

I just got mine about a month ago. He's 30" now. Any idea as to hold old he may be already? Or a safe estimate at least.

[OnTarget45]

gee wizz i only got my silver because i thought they where long lived in all your expierience how can i prolong his/her life sounds like they need jumping room over head mines just geeting to 11' in a 6x2x2 was holping 8x3x3 would do for life will be getting that jan feb

1)good water quality
2)good food
3)good sized tank
4)most important LOCK DOWN THAT LID!!!!!

[MHcblues119]

see the aro in my avatar
that is my dads old aro it was like 5 years old when he got rid of it and the new owner still has him so we soled him in 1998 so hes about 15 or something cant do math at all havntseen the owner in a while so i have no recent pics:( the pic in my avatar is actually a pic of a pic lol so sry for the quality

[MHcblues119]

woops he was in a 250g tank now in a 750g tank!!!!!!

he was a trooper i remember awile back me and my cusin thought it would be funny to take all the toys from my basement and throw them in the tankso the aro couldnt swim:) he was just stuck along with 2pbass and a discafutos sexifatis (sry for spelling)

[andsco]

My last silver was 6 when he passed.
My Jardini is now 3.
Neither very old.
A Seattle LFS has a pair of silvers that are 18 YO.

[Red Devil]

My last silver was 6 when he passed.
My Jardini is now 3.
Neither very old.
A Seattle LFS has a pair of silvers that are 18 YO.

can you get pics of them..sorry about your Arow ..that is along time to have him and lose him that way.. mine was 5 when he jumped.. i am hoping to be lucky with this silver who will be turning 5 in a couple of months.. i have the hatches buckled down at all times.

[OnTarget45]

i'd love to see pics of 18yr old aros too!!:popcorn:

[Red Devil]

i'd love to see pics of 18yr old aros too!!:popcorn:

Target you are still on target with your fine boy!

[likestofish]

That is great to know.. do you have some that have lived a long time in captivity.. because the breeding ponds are a very natural place for the Arowana..what can we do to improve their life span in our tanks,,, this is 2006 ..you would think they would come up with a special Arow tank where they could jump and not get hurt.. you know like a top inside cushioned, non toxic, that would stand up to water.. .. anyway thank you for info.. just want mine to live a long life...
Maby a rubbeized mesh on the top of the tank that like the kind they use for safe fishing nets.

[Red Devil]

Maby a rubbeized mesh on the top of the tank that like the kind they use for safe fishing nets.

Something that you could take off and wash and small enough spaces so the arow would not get caught in it.. someday we will have this invention out on the market because it just needs to be there with all these arows in home aquariums.. and the weight on top of the tank is a must DO FOR NOW.. but something soft and plyable would be much better. IF HE JUMPS AND HITS INTO IT HE WON'T HURT HIMSELF......keep thinking!!!:D

[OnTarget45]

i still think this works pretty good...

[OnTarget45]

woops...forgot the link http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ght=ontarget45 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84675&highlight=ontarget45)

[kuntakinte]

probablyme

[likestofish]

it wold be able to atach to the tank a thick rubberized mesh with a little slack that would allow for sofening of impact. Maybe with a mesh like this with 1/4 inch holeshttp://www.tackletour.com/images/picpromarln62826.jpg

[Red Devil]

woops...forgot the link http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/fo...ght=ontarget45 (http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84675&highlight=ontarget45)

yes that it definitly a great invention you came up with.. i remenber it..but i was thinking of something that would just fit inside the top under the glass that no one could see and you could still put the hose in and clean and do water changes without the risk of them flying out..mine sailed out the other night..he was okay but wow!:eek:

[Red Devil]

it wold be able to atach to the tank a thick rubberized mesh with a little slack that would allow for sofening of impact. Maybe with a mesh like this with 1/4 inch holeshttp://www.tackletour.com/images/picpromarln62826.jpg

yes that is awesome idea.. have it wrap around the tank maybe the net attached to rubber band type so you can make it a perfect fit but take it off to clean etc.. got those wheels turning now..

[likestofish]

they sell nets at bass pro shop that can fight giant sea turtles cut the mesh out of those and sew on really big suction cups.

[likestofish]

or buy the mesh from a retailor.

[Red Devil]

or buy the mesh from a retailor.

very smart idea..but it should be manufactured and be in different sizes according to different size tanks.. so many people are not handy:eek:

[Red Devil]

anybody???

[djdlemma]

anybody???

I agree!! Anybody with picts and documentation of the oldest Aro on ]V[FK?!!! i really wanna see some picts!!!!

[pedro]

Wild caught Super Red. 30 inches, 23 yrs. old. Owned by Bobby Tesoro, Manila, Philippines

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n84/pedro168/IMG_0118.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n84/pedro168/IMG_0112.jpg

[Red Devil]

Wild caught Super Red. 30 inches, 23 yrs. old. Owned by Bobby Tesoro, Manila, Philippines

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n84/pedro168/IMG_0118.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n84/pedro168/IMG_0112.jpg

wow he is beautiful and very good condition to be 23 years old ..that is wonderful...gives us hope... thanks very much

[MCL169]

NICE NAME!

[Red Devil]

NICE NAME!

nice ..very very nice arows

[aeri]

just came back from a trip to china
i saw these asian aros in a lfs, the store owner claimed they were 30 something years old, originally wild caught from the previous store owner and not for sale.
just the height of the aros is longer than my hand (palm and fingers combined)

[Red Devil]

wow they are beauties.... wonder if they truly are 30+ years..that would be awesome...

[Johny]

that tank looks way to small for all those asian aros....but damn there nice!

[Red Devil]

that tank looks way to small for all those asian aros....but damn there nice!
i agree but quess they are doing well if they are that old and look that good.

[Red Devil]

anybody ???