New to the Arowana - Now have 2 footer lol

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eaglesWR7

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I just want to know whats the basics for an arowana that big? Hes going to be in a 2500 outdoor pond in FL. Housed with turtles, large fishes (oscar, gar, flounder, wolf cichlid, and catfish). I love to get this guy as big as possible, ASAP. But whats a normal feeding regiment like? An anyone have any with distinct personality? Thanks!

*pS - My oscar an pacu used to eat from my hand, now the turtle joins in, think the aro will to?
 
nyczf1n3st;1955153; said:
i would advise against hand feeding the aro unless your looking to inflict injuries on yourself lol
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I think you'll be fine
 
it is always advisable to start with a juvie aro to gain experience first but since it is already big, you have lesser problems that juvie aro keepers have.. go for it bro!
 
on the contrary, a big, grown adult, is the best way to enter into arodom....
 
Miguel;1956029; said:
on the contrary, a big, grown adult, is the best way to enter into arodom....
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i agree with you at some point because skittish, eating problems and others are no longer the problem.. but i am speaking of the experiences a juvie aro keeper will have..:D:D
 
well we got him today, and hes doing fine in the pond with the oscar cat gar and wolf cichlid. Hes a jumpy bastard but i think he'll mellow out in a couple days. He always follows me around the pond looking for food lol.
 
eaglesWR7;1958545; said:
well we got him today, and hes doing fine in the pond with the oscar cat gar and wolf cichlid. Hes a jumpy bastard but i think he'll mellow out in a couple days. He always follows me around the pond looking for food lol.
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nice to hear that! and he's making contact already.. sounds like a good and healthy aro to me.. congrats on your catch!
 
Any pics?
 
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