any tips for a 1st time silver aro owner??

[unbeatablec]

???

 

[Bderick67]

Do lots of research before buying and get a big @ss tank. 8 feet long and 3 feet wide, or maybe just get a swimming pool.


Seriously though, Arowanas get big real fast and if doing 100 gallon weekly water changes sounds good to ya then learn more and eventually get one.

 

[BIGgourami]

is it cool if i throw blacks into this learning source?
if i ever get an aro, it's gonna be a black.

 

[unbeatablec]

i have a 135 gallon

 

[Bderick67]

Blacks are very similar to silvers, although there are distinct differences.

Read up on the following two stickys, this should answer alot of questions

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36281

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33159

i have a 135 gallon

That 135 gallon will be good for an arowana up to 18". A 6" aro will grow to 18" in 9 to 15 months at that time you will then need a larger tank.

 

[AquataHolic420]

Feed em crickets, worms,, pellets, and more!

 

[MistirE]

BIG tank and Plenty of water changes........Clean water is HUGE.Same with a BIG tank and PLENTY of GOOD foods.

 

[LiuHsi]

Cover your tank and weight it down

 

[prophets]

Don't skimp on the filtration. Feed high quality foods, try to stay away from feeders (goldfish, rosies). Make it a habit of doing water changes weekly.

Once you get it all down to a science..sit back and relax and enjoy your aro!

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

cover any and all holes of your tank no matter how small...