Rescued 2' silver arowana, need advice

[monsterkeeper87]

I got him for free from my favourite lfs because they couldn't keep it anymore. He is pretty beat up but I think he will be ok. What can I feed him?


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[otmmy]

For the mainpart of his diet I would feed floating pellets u can also feed him crickets and bloodworms as treats.I sure other will chime in with more sugestions.Since Im the first poster got to ask what size tank u got?

 

[monsterkeeper87]

Here's some pics


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[monsterkeeper87]

For the mainpart of his diet I would feed floating pellets u can also feed him crickets and bloodworms as treats.I sure other will chime in with more sugestions.Since Im the first poster got to ask what size tank u got?

Ok, thanks and not sure what it is in gallons but its a 2.5' wide, 8' long and 2' deep indoor pond. I know it's not ideal but I plan to get him back to health and possibly trade him out or put him in my tank when its finished. It's much better than the 2 by 4 sump they had to keep him in at the store


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[mr.bigglesworth]

Is that an asian upside down catfish in that last pic in with the arrow?!! That thing will kill the arrow! Take it out quick!

 

[rwellbaum]

Nice pick up good luck with him!

Is that an asian upside down catfish in that last pic in with the arrow?!! That thing will kill the arrow! Take it out quick!

Why will it kill the arrow?

 

[otmmy]

Ok, thanks and not sure what it is in gallons but its a 2.5' wide, 8' long and 2' deep indoor pond. I know it's not ideal but I plan to get him back to health and possibly trade him out or put him in my tank when its finished. It's much better than the 2 by 4 sump they had to keep him in at the store


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Oh wow nice looking fish the pics surprised me read the post wrong thought it was 2in.Ya your pond is about 300g(according to the calculator on here)I think he will be much happier in there than the little tank he was in definitely alot more swimming space.So good for u for saving such a nice looking fish and giving him a better home.

 

[monsterkeeper87]

No it's an L.pictus and why would a asian USD catfish kill it?


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[mr.bigglesworth]

Ive had very bad experience with asian upside down catfish. Killed everything in the tank + ive heard plenty of horrer stories.
They are supposedly very agressive.

 

[monsterkeeper87]

Oh wow nice looking fish the pics surprised me read the post wrong thought it was 2in.Ya your pond is about 300g(according to the calculator on here)I think he will be much happier in there than the little tank he was in definitely alot more swimming space.So good for u for saving such a nice looking fish and giving him a better home.

Thank you and yea he seems a lot happier already and really tame, i just hope he heals ok, he has had a rough time


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