I had the same thing with my jardini a few years back I came home found him on the bottom of the tank breathing heavily. I just did 20-25% and make sure the temp at around 80-82f and I add in some stress coat and a fe extra air pump. Then later that night i saw him moving around again. Normally I wouldn't recommend 50% water change unless u need to because a huge amount of water change in one time can stress out your fish. If u can I would recommend 20-25% a day for about 3-4 days
Heavy Breathing?
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u don't have to freak out so much arowanas are a strong fish unless they are under 6" then they will need some attention. But if they are big u don't have to worry much. I remember a guy told me "if u can't take care of an Arowana then u can't take care of other fish" I don't think it really mean that way. I just took it inside my head as Arowana are stronger and hardier than some of the other fish and easier to keep
Well I've been doing about 25% water changes to see if it helps. As of yet nothing. Ive always kept the temperature at about 80 and that's where it's sitting at now.
Nope. My PH has been holding steady at about 7.2. No idea if that's what's preferred for an aro but that's what he's been in his whole life.
That's the only picture I was able to get of him since he freaks out anytime he sees my phone. He's still swimming normally and still eats, although his appetite is significantly less than what it used to be. His breathing has improved slightly as well, although it's still not back to normal.
My Nitrate is at 5ppm. Ammonia and Nitrite are at 0 as well. That tank gets 50% water changes once a week. Water quality isn't what's causing it.
