Arowana swimming lethargicly

[MrDuckBootz]

I got a new arowana recently and he was swimming perfectly fine in the store. He ate the first day and the second and the third. Now he’s not really eatting and he has been swimming with his back kind of arched. I’ve also seen him just sitting in the reeds.

I’m wondering if anyone else has similar experiences with arowana.

I feel like it might be because he’s new to the tank their are other fish that act normal in the tank with the aro.

 

[MrDuckBootz]

Here’s some pics to help clarify what I mean

 

[tlindsey]

Here’s some pics to help clarify what I mean

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Sometimes they will coil their bodies when they are about to jump for prey. What are you feeding the little Silver Arowana? Doesn't look like anyone is bothering the little Aro.
Also check your parameters.

 

[MrDuckBootz]

Krill and bloodworm cubes

 

[tlindsey]

Krill and bloodworm cubes

Sometimes small Arowana will refuse food. Keep offering and hopefully the Aro will start to eat again.

 

[EntoStentor]

I'd give it time.

 

[DN328]

Has your tank been running for awhile - have you checked water parameters? It can be challenging to assess from a picture, and based on what you described, it may be good to rule out water.

 

[MrDuckBootz]

My tank has been running for a while we just moved about 2 weeks ago and I used the same filter and media so it’s still cycled

 

[Matteus]

Is it albino? Lights might be bothering it? Any chance you can add some floating plants to dull down the light?

 

[MrDuckBootz]

It is albino I can try to dim the lights