My 24k Gold Journey

[RealCrix220]

Hi all

So I’ve took the plunge again and set up a tank to house an Arowana

After much debating on a blue base, an High back RTG or a 24k I’ve ordered the 24k Gold.

I love the RTG it’s probably my favourite but I’ve had one and grew it out to almost 2 foot so I wanted to go for something else

Got a great deal an a Malaysian 24k Cross back Gold

The tank is set up, I’m aiming for a PH of 6.4 to 7

Food will be morio worms that are first fed on carrot and once its grow a bit I’ll move onto crickets. ( fella in the shop said it’s eating shrimp and morio worms now )

Filtration is 2 Fluval FX6

Fish is coming on Wednesday so I’ll share some images

He’s going to start off in a Rio 450 and eventually end up in my 7x3x3 foot

He will not have any tank mates barring some pelcs

I’d love you all to share your own photos of your Arowana ( especially 24k ) and any helpful tips

I will not be using any type of tanning bulb

 

[Midwater]

Look forward to seeing the pics.

 

[RealCrix220]

here he is the start of the project

Turned up around 12pm this afternoon

He’s in

 

[jr71]

Wow, gorgeous fish, good luck and please update this thread as the project develops!

 

[RealCrix220]

Thank you, I was very happy when he arrived today.

I’ll be sure to update

 

[RealCrix220]

Bit of an update since last, sorry it’s taken so long

We have since upgraded the aquarium to a very very large aquarium and today added a new addition, we’ve added a super red into the mix

Please anyone let me know your tips when it comes to keeping 2 Asian aros

 

[stratos]

If you are very lucky they will get along. If not, you can add some more aros (South American or Asian), and/or a bunch of dither fish like silver dollars, tinfioil barbs, etc. Haivng strong currents in the tank can also help reduce the fighting as the fish are too busy swimming against the current to fight.

 

[RealCrix220]

If you are very lucky they will get along. If not, you can add some more aros (South American or Asian), and/or a bunch of dither fish like silver dollars, tinfioil barbs, etc. Haivng strong currents in the tank can also help reduce the fighting as the fish are too busy swimming against the current to fight.

thanks for the info, I have researched and can see that it’s very very difficult to keep 2 together, it’s a very expensive risk I’ve taken but let’s see how we get on

 

[Midwater]

One or many, never two.

They are both beautiful fish. IMO you should separate them now, before anything happens.