Black arowana purchasing advice?

[lizerdking]

So I've read that as black arowana are wild caught larger specimens tend to be shy eaters. My local lfs who either have or can order black aros have quoted me $285 for a 7-10 inch fish. A couple of spots on the east coast have baby aros for 45-90 bucks but shipping to me in california is like $100+ .

What would you guys recommend considering I'd problably save like $100 getting a baby arowana but cross country trip might be alot of stress. Also is there any truth to the larger fish being shy eaters? Any input is appreciated guys thanks again.

 

[StIcKy~RiCe]

$285 is a bit high, I have seen that size for $250. However have you ever think of small Leichardti aro? It's not in season now but you can get 4-5" for $250-$275 and they grow pretty fast.

 

[lizerdking]

$285 is a bit high, I have seen that size for $250. However have you ever think of small Leichardti aro? It's not in season now but you can get 4-5" for $250-$275 and they grow pretty fast.

To tell u the truth ive never seen a nice leichardt aro, always jardinis . So never thought about it

 

[lizerdking]

To correct my last posy ive never seen one in person.

 

[StIcKy~RiCe]

To correct my last posy ive never seen one in person.

You can always order online. I just sold 2 of min Lei 6-8" for $250 each.