New Tank In Australia.

[Swann]

Hi guys and gals. Im a newbie getting back into the fish game after a 12 year absence, living in Australia. I need some help deciding on what is best in keeping with arowana's. I was thinking Dovii's or gars, though im not sure in regards to temperment. I want an agressive tank, but still need happy residence. Any thoughts, on something that will give attitute, and also on something with a talking point as a bottom dweller.
Looking forward on some expert advise, and thank you in advance.

 

[Mystix212]

First off, where do you live? How big of a tank do you want and how deep are your pockets? Arowana's run into the 3 figure sums, as do thier tank gallonage requirements.

 

[cr8on]

Hi, gars can be kept with arowanas, depending on what type of arowana or gar you are thinking of. If you are looking for a unique bottom dweller, I would suggest a larger growing species of Bichir, such as Polypterus ornatipinnis or Polypterus endlicheri.

 

[Swann]

I live is Australia and my tank size is 8' x 2.5' x 2.5' around 1400 ltr.

 

[voss345]

I would get a Jardini then as a silver aro might have a hard time turing around in the future, tank mates are limited though

 

[Mystix212]

I would easily skip the Jardini. An aggressive community could consist of large Central American cichlids and a couple of plec's for the bottom.

 

[Swann]

Thanks guys a bit of food for thought there, much appreciated.