Aro's eat veggies?

[TheRayMaster]

Hey everyone,

Its been a long time since I have posted. Partly because I didnt have a computer for a long time. But I am back and I have been reading up on all the stuff thats been going on and checking out all the pictures of all the sweet fish. I really missed it!

Anyways, for the past almost three weeks, I have added thawed out green peas to my feedings and my aro has really taken to eating them! It chases them down just as much as when I feed pellets or shrimp. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? It doesnt seem to be having any bad effects on him and its really helping my food budget since a huge ass bag of frozen peas costs like a dollar. What do the aro-experts think?

I'll try to get some updated pics of my fish as soon as I can find my camera. They have all gotten so big!
Thanks guys

 

[batang_mcdo]

I don't think its a good idea to feed veggies, since in the wild , i think their main diet are insects and fish and meat. they are carnivore, and might not be built to take veggies? also the veggie might not provide nutrient that aros need.

 

[TheRayMaster]

Wow that was fast!
Yeah that makes sense. I cant really make him stop eating it though, unless I stop feeding peas altogether, but the other fish (severums, bala sharks) love to eat them too. They should have veggies in their diets.

 

[DeLgAdO]

I don't think its a good idea to feed veggies, since in the wild , i think their main diet are insects and fish and meat. they are carnivore, and might not be built to take veggies? also the veggie might not provide nutrient that aros need.

arowana do get plant matter in there diet, the herbivorous and omvinvorous prey that they consume contain plant matter in the stomach. Its kinda indirect, but arowana do get there foliage.

 

[Miguel]

Getting some indirect foliage does not mean that aros eat vegetables...Lions and tigers also get loads of vegies..are we saying they eat vegies?

No. Aro's, although getting indirect vegetable matter sometime, do not eat veggies.

 

[DeLgAdO]

Getting some indirect foliage does not mean that aros eat vegetables...Lions and tigers also get loads of vegies..are we saying they eat vegies?

No. Aro's, although getting indirect vegetable matter sometime, do not eat veggies.

lions and tigers go for certain organs of the animals they kill, the stomach is not one of them.

arowana swallow and digest there prey whole

they can eat veggies but as long they are getting there regular diet eating peas is not a problem.

 

[MistirE]

lions and tigers go for certain organs of the animals they kill, the stomach is not one of them.

arowana swallow and digest there prey whole

they can eat veggies but as long they are getting there regular diet eating peas is not a problem.

I agree.....a little veggie shouldnt hurt....but feed mostly meat...I'd leave the tail of the market shrimp on while feeding to ensure better digestion.

 

[DeLgAdO]

I agree.....a little veggie shouldnt hurt....but feed mostly meat...I'd leave the tail of the market shrimp on while feeding to ensure better digestion.

i leave on the tail but remove the spine

 

[TheRayMaster]

Cool cool. yeah I leave the tail on when I feed shrimp too. Thanks for the insight you guys!

 

[AwolAngler]

I really don't think that letting him eat some of those peas would be bad for him, but you have to make sure he's getting his ample supply of protein as well!!!