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yikes. yeah redtailfools err redtailcatfish are monsters... they will eat whatever fits into their mouths. Ive seen RTC eat fish bigger than them only to spit them out dead. What a waste !
 
redtailfool said:
As you all know, aros are great jumpers and great escape artists. So as a precaution, aro owners must make sure that their tank lids are tight and aro proof.
SO heres the question: What do you do or use to keep the tank aro proof??

Ill start... I put half gallon milk containers filled with water on my lid so that its nice and heavy ( graduated from chinese take out tupperware). I also ductape the small holes and spaces in the back and i put plastic plants on parts of the glass lid to make the arowana feel more secure.
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Yes all aros are great jumpers. Recently my red aro juz jumped through a 20mm gap and died :(
 
redtailfool said:
As you all know, aros are great jumpers and great escape artists. So as a precaution, aro owners must make sure that their tank lids are tight and aro proof.
SO heres the question: What do you do or use to keep the tank aro proof??

Ill start... I put half gallon milk containers filled with water on my lid so that its nice and heavy ( graduated from chinese take out tupperware). I also ductape the small holes and spaces in the back and i put plastic plants on parts of the glass lid to make the arowana feel more secure.
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in the wild, Arowanas jump meters to grab food insects or birds. Therefore a solid and heavy cover can save the fish.
 
A piece of glass with ventilation holes drilled will be another good choice of cover for arowana. But of course, the weight must be able to withstand the arowana from jumnping out.
 
Sounds good koji . But my cover is homemade glass, about 1/4 inch thick, and my large aro jumped through it. I was pretty sure back then it was aro proof.. :mad:

BTW>. Welcome to MFK!
 
I use glass covers as well, but I use double layers.. :evil_lol:
 
redtailfool said:
Sounds good koji . But my cover is homemade glass, about 1/4 inch thick, and my large aro jumped through it. I was pretty sure back then it was aro proof.. :mad:

BTW>. Welcome to MFK!
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I guess it depedns on how stable the aro is in that tank. :grinno:
 
i just use mosquito netting for mine... secured by clips.

If your aro is stable there shouldnt be any problems with jumping.
 
my aros are 18"++ so no holes big enough for them to jump out. Have glass lids with light box ontop therefore they need to knock over lights and lid at same time...they are use to people so no real jumping
 
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