1.Growth depends on feeding and also in my experience in addition to feed them properly i.e 3 times a day, i used to change 20% water almost every single and did give me good results i.e noticeable change in size after a week.
2.It takes at least 3-4 yrs to reach that size.
3.Good quality 2500-4500$.
4.Average length depends on the size of your tank,according to some hobbyist and professionals the tank should be a minimum 4ftX2ftX2Ft and recommended 6ftX2ftX2ft.This totally depends on u.
5.Red Parrot cichlids is your best and safest bet,you can also try keeping discus but that should be like at least 3-4 pairs and they should bigger then the arowanas.
2.It takes at least 3-4 yrs to reach that size.
3.Good quality 2500-4500$.
4.Average length depends on the size of your tank,according to some hobbyist and professionals the tank should be a minimum 4ftX2ftX2Ft and recommended 6ftX2ftX2ft.This totally depends on u.
5.Red Parrot cichlids is your best and safest bet,you can also try keeping discus but that should be like at least 3-4 pairs and they should bigger then the arowanas.