Jardini questions

[Username.]

Hey mfk, well to start off, sadly I'm going to sell my tanks and get rid of my current fish. However, I'm pretty sure I'm going to go after my dream fish; a jardini arowana. I'm going to buy an almost new custom 175g 60x28x24 aquarium with 3 emporer 400 hob filters and a bunch of airator stuff off my friend for dirt cheap.

Now on the questions-
Is this tank large enough for one jardini aro?
Is the filtration enough for a jardini?
Is there any tankmates that would fit in with it?
Do jardini aros require any special currents for them to swim against?
And any basic care requirements for one, feeding, etc.

I'm somewhat new to the whole Arowana game so sorry if these sound like dumb questions. Also I'm asking you all because I want real individual opinions instead of looking up a care sheet. I'm in no rush so I haven't bought anything yet if that matters.
Thanks!

 

[richard yung]

Tank space seems alright for a jardini, but a lot of people would argue you need at least a 6+ foot tank.
Just make sure you have great filtration. Perhaps add a canister filter in addition to your 3 HOB's.
As for tank mates, maybe some bottom dwellers like larger sized clown loaches and give them hiding spaces.
Good luck!

 

[Evz jardini]

I think that tank would be a little cramped as its not very long , what you have got is a decent width for turning space at 28" as the average jardini max out at around 24" in aquariums
All I can say on the filtration is the more the better as they do produce quite a lot of waste when bigger , they do like quite a lot of current to swim against in my experiences with jars and surface movement .
As for tankmates this is where jardini become problem fish most ate relentless killers who demolish even the hardest of fish just to rule the tank , I have had success with many different bottom dwellers such as catfish and birchirs (people also keep rays with them but I never risked it and had them separate) anything snack sized will become a snack and anything challenging (like cichlids)will have a brutal fight ahead of it lol
Shoaling fish or ditherers sometimes work but are always being bitten and have to be large , silver dollars , tinfoil barbs etc
As for diet , i never feed live fish this only promotes aggregation towards tankmates , pellet training is best (hikari carni sticks)but can be a cure at first , i also feed raw prawns , muscles and squid
The only other thing i can suggest for keeping jardini is have a tight , heavy lid/hood on your tank with no gaps as they do jump and can knock lids off even with weight on them

Hope my rambling on has helped you out , the rest of mfk know i can talk jardini all day long lol , happy fish keeping

 

[Username.]

Ok, if I add a homemade 20g sump to the filtration would it be enough? Also, I was thinking of a drlhizi bichirs with the jardini. Is that ok?

 

[Username.]

Thanks for the replies you two, and keep em coming. I'm afraid this tank is all I have space for now so hopefully it's okay.

 

[Evz jardini]

As long as the birchirs aren't snack sized they stand a chance , everythings a gamble though so keep an eye on them , plastic pipes are good birchir hides
A powerful canister or sump would definitely help your situation

 

[Username.]

Ok, just got negotiated a great deal on a custom tank and stand (apparently built and previously owned by a marine biologist) that is 72"x28"x24" with cool switches on the stand for up to 12 appliances on the tank and a 75g sump. I can also put my old filters on it if needed. Would this be good enough for a jar?

 

[Username.]

Nevermind, I had decided to keep my Dovii instead. Moderators, feel free to take this post down.