Dumb Question

[DaveB]

Are my new Aros going to bite me if I put my arm in the tank to clean the glass and vaccuum the tank?

Up til this week I have only had Aros under 10". But I added three 12" blacks.

A big silver nearby that I know will bite anything that enters his pond. 12" isn't anywhere near big, and these blacks are pretty skittish. But still, it's a new experience for me. I have an algae brush with a handle I can use, I guess, but I think it has sand flecks in it from another tank and this glass is flawless. I'd rather not take the risk. Then again, I'd rather not get bit either.

 

[haynchinook334]

I never been bit by my arow. They always seem to run away when i stick my hand in the tank.

 

[Frozen_Zero]

yea same for me but it depends on ur aro

 

[prskiller]

My aro bit me a few times thinking I have food in my hand. Don't worry if they do it doesn't hurt.

 

[Sonsinator]

Aros between 25'-30' are the ones who tend to bite arms but aros between 12-20 only bite the fingers when exposed alone

 

[DaveB]

Finished the water change and did the glass and redid some rock work. I don't think an Aro came within 4 feet of me.

 

[osteoglossum]

know where the aro is in the tank and dont play around at the surface of the water either stick your arm in or keep it out

 

[peewee]

unless your fingers look like super worms there's nothing to be afraid of

 

[smartlove_518]

just dont keep your arm hanging on top of the water. you will be good. i had an aro jump n bite my finger. dint hurt much though

 

[Hao]

nah they wont,i even tried hand feeding they just take it softly