Hello all
M name is Adam and this is my first post on mfk. My main focus has always been african rift lake cichlids but I have always been interested in arowana but a little scared to take the plunge. I can across and ad for someone selling a 8 inch silver arowana that is currently in a 55 g community tank. I decided I would take the plunge and attempt to give him a better life. So for the last week I have been working tirelessly to empty out my 125 gallon thank to make room. It will be empty this weekend. I am going to empty out the current substrate and add sand. My current filtration is a 200 gallon rated sump and two ac 110s. I also have wave makers but I am not sure if I am going to use them yet. I am going to take a look at the aro later today and make a deposit so I can finish changing out substrate. I am well aware that this guy will require a 8' tank and have accepted the responsibility of an upgrade when the time comes no hesitation. I went under the house and verified that the flooring will support a larger tank already. The current owner says he is on a diet Of freeze dried shrimp. I know these guys need a nice variety in their diet. What else would you recommend I mix in when I get him at his current 8" size. Also what would you recommend for potential tank mates that will be fine together in the 125 g until the upgrade is needed. I am no aro expert by any means and have came here for guidance and advice. Please be kind with your responses I know I will need a larger tank and I will purchase it when it is time, it is just impossible to justify a bigger tank when the fish is only 8". I am looking forward to the upgrade tho and am shooting to get it around x-mas. Pics to follow one I change substrate and pick up fish. I don't mind paying for good food I would just like some recommendations first.
Thank you in advance for advice
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M name is Adam and this is my first post on mfk. My main focus has always been african rift lake cichlids but I have always been interested in arowana but a little scared to take the plunge. I can across and ad for someone selling a 8 inch silver arowana that is currently in a 55 g community tank. I decided I would take the plunge and attempt to give him a better life. So for the last week I have been working tirelessly to empty out my 125 gallon thank to make room. It will be empty this weekend. I am going to empty out the current substrate and add sand. My current filtration is a 200 gallon rated sump and two ac 110s. I also have wave makers but I am not sure if I am going to use them yet. I am going to take a look at the aro later today and make a deposit so I can finish changing out substrate. I am well aware that this guy will require a 8' tank and have accepted the responsibility of an upgrade when the time comes no hesitation. I went under the house and verified that the flooring will support a larger tank already. The current owner says he is on a diet Of freeze dried shrimp. I know these guys need a nice variety in their diet. What else would you recommend I mix in when I get him at his current 8" size. Also what would you recommend for potential tank mates that will be fine together in the 125 g until the upgrade is needed. I am no aro expert by any means and have came here for guidance and advice. Please be kind with your responses I know I will need a larger tank and I will purchase it when it is time, it is just impossible to justify a bigger tank when the fish is only 8". I am looking forward to the upgrade tho and am shooting to get it around x-mas. Pics to follow one I change substrate and pick up fish. I don't mind paying for good food I would just like some recommendations first.
Thank you in advance for advice
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