Good tank size for asian arowana?

[Gamer x]

I wanna get a super fire red or golden crossback arowana from planet arowana and I'm not sure how big the tank needs to be. The dimensions of the two tanks I've seen are 152.9(L) x 60(W) x 73(H) cm and 202.9(L) x 60(W) x 85(H) cm. Are either of these big enough? The width is what I'm worrying about, thanks.

 

[adamsfishes]

I'd look for something at least 250x90 cm.

 

[Malte81]

I would say for a few years you should be fine with the 2m tank.
In the smaler tank you need to upgrade very soon.
So i would go with the bigger tank.
I also heard that reds get bigger than golden aros.
So maybe the crossback is the better Option.

 

[Hendre]

I would get the biggest one you could afford, best to go custom!
Also, how are you affording an arowana at 14? That's nuts!

 

[Gamer x]

Ya the custom tanks seem to be a lot bigger, I found one that's 243 by 76 cm, Is this big enough for either or the arowanas or just the crossback one? I'll keep looking for bigger if not, thanks.

 

[islandguy11]

I would get the biggest one you could afford, best to go custom!
Also, how are you affording an arowana at 14? That's nuts!

Was wondering the same, maybe he just won a lucrative E-sports competition But yes OP, the biggest you can afford the better, keep in mind they grow pretty darn fast (about 1"-1.5" a month). For width, unless you plan to get an even bigger tank later, about 90 cm would be preferable.

I've heard that in general reds can grow a little faster than golds when younger, but I don't think any real difference in final adult size, imo there are other things that would influence this more (e.g. line genetics, feed rate, water quality and tank size).

 

[Lepisosteus]

Not overly difficult to afford an Asian Aro at 14 given you are working. I had one at that age that I sold roughly 3 years ago. I was doing 40 hours a week during summer then flipping and building fish tanks on the side. Was in a 4x3x27” tall for around 4 years then moved to a 6x3x27” tall for 3 more years. The 4’ length began to look tiny once the Aro hit 18” but the body shape was perfect. Cost back when I bought mine were $2000, now they are easy to get for $500 here in Canada.

 

[Lepisosteus]

That Aro has seen multiple different tanks over the years. I’ve owned it and sold it twice now. Sadly it passed away due to an overdose of sedation for the most recent transport by the most recent owner.

 

[Hendre]

Not overly difficult to afford an Asian Aro at 14 given you are working. I had one at that age that I sold roughly 3 years ago. I was doing 40 hours a week during summer then flipping and building fish tanks on the side. Was in a 4x3x27” tall for around 4 years then moved to a 6x3x27” tall for 3 more years. The 4’ length began to look tiny once the Aro hit 18” but the body shape was perfect. Cost back when I bought mine were $2000, now they are easy to get for $500 here in Canada.

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That's not too bad, my situation doesn't really allow me to work so it seems a little unreal to me. Was a lovely fish, sorry to hear about it passing

 

[Dloks]

Not overly difficult to afford an Asian Aro at 14 given you are working. I had one at that age that I sold roughly 3 years ago. I was doing 40 hours a week during summer then flipping and building fish tanks on the side. Was in a 4x3x27” tall for around 4 years then moved to a 6x3x27” tall for 3 more years. The 4’ length began to look tiny once the Aro hit 18” but the body shape was perfect. Cost back when I bought mine were $2000, now they are easy to get for $500 here in Canada.

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Poor guy. Canadian labor law forced you to work so hard at 14.