Arowana bouncing off tank walls
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thank you. when i watch him from far away he is perfectly fine swims back and forth nonstop. every time i go reach up for food he goes crazy. when i drop food in the tank he goes crazy i dont know how to feed him so he doesnt get startled. i place the food elsewhere so i dont have to make sudden movements. i also looked up other people that had had this and they recommend me add a tankmate so there is somewhat consistent movement in the tank so he gets use to it?
i will try that next. he's in a 55g how much water should be in the tank? 50% 75% filled? i raised the water because the hob was splashing too hard onto the water i wanted it to be "calmer" for him since he was new to this tank. how long do i have to keep the water low for?
thanks im just worried he will hurt himself. his lower lips is a lil raw from rubbing against the walls of the tank i think...
I didn't know that. Is there something about red, orange and yellow that makes jardinis go crazy? Like a bull that sees a red cape?
You might want to try keeping the lights off for a few days to help him settle in. Once he recognizes you as a source of food, he'll calm down.
I think it is an individual thing. I've kept many aros, none has freaked because I wore something red or held something red/yellow/orange in front of tank.
I don't think thats a good idea. IME higher tank/water level makes a fish less skittish. Lowering water would help lessen the damage from jumping up and hitting it's head but this isn't your case. Your Jar seems to be swimming rapidly back and forth. Just give it some time to adapt. Try dropping the food and back away. Let it take the food.