8 steps to moving an african arowana

[xander]

step 0: realise how much fun it could be to have a photo shoot while moving large fish around



step 1: tell(more like obsess at a neurotic level to) gf how u want the entire process to be recorded in full detail.

step 2: try fishing the aro out with a net that's too big give proper manuverability under the top tank. (also have to try avoiding the gatf that seems determined to volunteer itself for a trip to the gar tank)

step 3: panic as the arowana leaps out of the water and tries to headbutt you

step 4: pose for pictures with the aro

step 5: let the aro have some time in the lime-light

step 6: compare size of aro to your hand

step 7: realise that the aro is a FISH and cannot live out of water for as long as you'd like

step 8: finally come to your senses and do something about it

 

[tigrey]

wow what a sick afro! if mine went on the floor it would have carpet fuss in him.
what size is he?

 

[xander]

around 16 inches

 

[SumoNinja]

funny,............. nice fish

 

[iloveoscars702]

lol the gar in last pic was saying... "hmm FOOD" lol. nice afro.

 

[DREAM-faw]

I will be using your 8 Steps for sure in the near future.

 

[TheCanuck]

haha good stuff man. I like the part where you realize its a fish, haha. This happened with me a couple times, i wanted to put a leash on them and go for a walk

 

[Oddball]

I have the same fun to look forward to when I move my 3 footer from the 360 to the 650.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Great thread! Beautiful arowana.

 

[xander]

hahaha thanks guys

oscar: the gar(s) were definately hoping for food as i have been starving them for about 2 weeks (although they usually beg regardless of when their last meal was). they finally got their dinner though, but no pics of that...

canuck: i know the feeling! i never want to put my fish back into their tanks when i have to move them around! except for a 14" armatus; that one i couldn't wait to just dump back into the tank.

phil: that's something you HAVE to document!