New filter setup, advice , ideas?

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meiling

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I have my (almost16") silver arowana (yes, still in the 55 gal), his angelifishthatthinksandactslikeanarowanacausehewasraisedbyone, and supposedly a pleco., after 2 mos I think I saw a pleco go by....., a 2 month feeder guppy that no one will eat cause it's too ugly, they have 1/4" gravel and I just installed an exterior canister filter Odyssea 4, (still 33 left on ebay at 48 a pop, killer deal) in 2 days my tank was so clear, 2 more days I've never seen nicer water in my life. My aro is starting to thrive. This canister could easily handle a tank 4x the size of mine. How often should I do what % water changes (very hard water, high natural ph, have option of well or city water), salt only with h2O changes? (what about evaporation), how often do I clean the canister and replace the peat,ceramic,etc.) and he like's 2 bubble wands, loves the air (Can the air hurt him? His swim bladder seems ok,he doesn't go sideways (
except after yesterdays double lap 4 headbangers in a row!)
The filter removes tanin from almond tree leaves (which is a bad thing)
I turn the air off at night for a few hours and tell him to swim like a real fish with no bubble machines, and he gets pouty or pings his floats off the top. So, I know you are all dying to give me advice, good and bad, let it rip.......goal=healthy happy aro and proper tank conditions Thanks! One more, do I need to keep the biowheel on there?
 
get the poor fish a bigger home:(

as far as water changes I Would say 30 % every other day. sounds like the tank has a heavy load. filtration sounds good, clean the canister every month or so. dont worry about the bubble wands....they're ok.
 
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hey no need to be rude if you had read meilings previous posts you would not sya these things plans are to get a bigger tank dumba$$ this forum isnt here for people to talk down to other people but to help out with questions concerning their fish but i will talk down to people like you who choose to be rude about their responses..... so like my parents said if you aint got nothing nice to say shut your f@#$ing lip
 
I am very new at having an aquarium. A few months ago this precious animal was doomed and I was his chance to make it. I greatly appreciate everything you have all taught me, and most certainly has saved my aro. I am high in the mountains in the pacific northwest, I still have snow outside, very remote and 4x4 access. I know I desparately need a bigger tank and have one waiting as soon as I can get it here without freezing or breaking. The power may be out and it may be 3 degrees F outside, but my fish his the goosedown wraps. We've been through heck and by golly, I am going to give this guy everychance in the world to be the greatest, most beautiful and happiest domesticed fish he can be. I know things aren't ideal, so in the meantime, a good friend got me into this forum and I faithfilly read it everyday. I also appreciate humor, and I offended anyone, I apologize. The goal is for me to get this guy in a 150 in 2-4 weeks. Thank You all again, I do need the advice.
 
meiling if you need to buy more filter like what you have the odyssea they are cheaper in this web site aquatraders.com they are 39.99 comes with all the filter media you need for free.
 
ok, not sure if you got that last reply, my cat jumped on the mouse as I was clicking send! Thanks for the advice, I'll go check that site....
 
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