Arapaima Giga, what water parameters?

[twk1]

Just wondering... maybe some of you Arapaima pro's can answer this or should i call on "johnptc" to help with this... But what are the water parameters required to keep a healthy Pima? Like PH, temp... etc. Or do they require water just like their cousins the Arowana?

 

[Hawkfish3.0]

Lots and lots of water...

 

[Bluey]

I keep mine @ 22-26C and a pH of just under 7

 

[artemis1]

Neutral pH, clean water, LOTS of water, warm water... Not really a terribly picky fish as far as water params.

 

[Zoodiver]

Younger ones are more finiky about water quality. All are fairly sensative to ammonia. Jsut don't do any big swings in chemistry (especially pH) and you'll be ok. I run mine in between 7.0- 7.5 most of the time. As for temp, I keep them 78-85F or so. Just be aware the water temps will lead to a higher metabolism and a faster growth rate.

 

[ctoychik]

Nothing special. Just like the other aros ...except bigger space ^^