I don't know much about aros, but they are often recommended as tankmates for stingrays. Which types are ok to be housed with rays and what is the minimum tank requirements.
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Things to consider, regarding silver and black arowanas. They live quite along time 20years. They get quite large (36" and bigger) and are constantly swimming, so a huge tank is a must. They are jumpers, and they are very strong, so the tank lid must be very secure and weighted.
I would recommend getting one, as long as you can provide a tank big enough to house it.
I would recommend getting one, as long as you can provide a tank big enough to house it.
Tank not a problem, but lid is. Guess they're not for me, too bad. They look so good with rays- rays on bottom, aros on top.
Yeah I just talked to my lfs and they have a material they use to make lids up there. So, are blacks smaller than silvers or do they have a smaller growth rate? Is a 180 ok for about 3 years? We are planningon building a new house in 3 or 4 years and are working an indoor pond into our living room.
would 180 tank be a a starting point for any future arowana owner? how about a 240 tank? how long do you think i could house it for in there?
ays;1023205; said:
There is a guy on here that has a 12 year old silver aro in a 180g. I would say though once the aro reaches the 24" range you would want to start looking to rehome in a larger tank. I'm going for a tank that is 96" x 36" x 24", for my 3 aros. If I ever feel that they need more space then maybe an indoor pond.
It is hard to give a definite answer, but silver aros can reach 24" in 2-2.5 years. The 240 would definitely be a better choice, if the room and finances are available
