Well, I've had 3 silver arowanas over the past few years. The first I lost at around the 24" mark when he jumped. Lesson learned there.
The second I gave away when he got over 20" because the biggest tank I had was a 180 gallon, and I was worried he was getting cramped in there.
This last arowana was the first to actually die IN my tank (240 gallon). Not sure what happened, all three of his tank mates are still doing well. He had refused to eat for about a week (nothing too abnormal in my experience with silvers) but then one day he just died. Water parameters tested within reason. Not perfect, but no worse than when I miss a water change one week. Anyway, it was hard because I don't loose too many fish. Especially fish I've raised from 2" to 20+". His tank mates were a large H. Odoe and two decent sized FL gars. All three were smaller than him though, so bullying wasn't an issue. He had a few defects other than the usual drop-eye, and was by no means a show fish, but he was mine.
Anyways, I've been moping around for around a month and I've decided I want to raise another Aro. I've always had silvers, and always wanted a Jar, but I know they have a tendency to murder tank mates. For some reason, I've never considered a Lei. I was doing a bit of reading, and it seems a better fit for me in any ways: They need smaller tanks than silvers, and they can live with tank-mates unlike the Jars. I've seen some threads here, and I know a few of you guys have them. I was just hoping for a bit more insight to their care and behavior. I know they are less common (and more expensive) than other aro's, so I want to do my research.
Any input from current past Lei owners is greatly appreciated.
The second I gave away when he got over 20" because the biggest tank I had was a 180 gallon, and I was worried he was getting cramped in there.
This last arowana was the first to actually die IN my tank (240 gallon). Not sure what happened, all three of his tank mates are still doing well. He had refused to eat for about a week (nothing too abnormal in my experience with silvers) but then one day he just died. Water parameters tested within reason. Not perfect, but no worse than when I miss a water change one week. Anyway, it was hard because I don't loose too many fish. Especially fish I've raised from 2" to 20+". His tank mates were a large H. Odoe and two decent sized FL gars. All three were smaller than him though, so bullying wasn't an issue. He had a few defects other than the usual drop-eye, and was by no means a show fish, but he was mine.
Anyways, I've been moping around for around a month and I've decided I want to raise another Aro. I've always had silvers, and always wanted a Jar, but I know they have a tendency to murder tank mates. For some reason, I've never considered a Lei. I was doing a bit of reading, and it seems a better fit for me in any ways: They need smaller tanks than silvers, and they can live with tank-mates unlike the Jars. I've seen some threads here, and I know a few of you guys have them. I was just hoping for a bit more insight to their care and behavior. I know they are less common (and more expensive) than other aro's, so I want to do my research.
Any input from current past Lei owners is greatly appreciated.
