PH Level
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kautionxboi;772728; said:
I'm assuming that you are still talking about a Jardini...Your water should be about: pH 6.8-7.8 (7.5), 8-16 dH (12), 75-86°F (24-30°C). Ammonia is very toxic to fish, so in theory you want that to be at zero.
Has this tank been cycled? If not, I would cycle it first (fishless), and then once all of you water changes have been done...then start adding the delicate fish. If you cycle the tank you should see you ammonia spike, then your nitrites, and finally your nitrates. This is usually the end of the cycle and you can add fish after your water change. If you Google "Nitrogen Cycle" or "Fishless Cycle", you should be able to find some good literature on the process.
I would really make sure everything is in-line before you add a Jardini because they are delicate...especially if the tank is not ready for them.
Best of luck...keep us updated!!
kautionxboi;772728; said:
assuming you use the tap for water changes
any pH will be fine, an arowana could care less what pH you have as long as its consistent.
ammonia should be aimed at ZERO!
With pH stablity is more important than the actual level. Best bet is to keep the pH the same level as your tap water, with weekly water changes it will not vary much. For an example of the wide range of pH Silver aros can handle: mine has been kept in water with pH of 6.4 - 6.8. I beleive DeLgAdO keeps his with a pH of around 8.0.
Ammonia levels need be at zero, This is the same with nitrites, need to be zero. Ammonia and nitrites levels will be kept at zero by your filter. Your filter needs to be of proper size and type, and be properly cycled.
Nitrates are another concern, nitrates are produced by the bacteria in your filter that eats the ammonia and nitrites. Nitrates should be kept under 40ppm, but 20ppm is much better. You will effectivly control nitrates with weekly water changes.
So tell us about your tank, what size is it and what type filter do you have?
Ammonia levels need be at zero, This is the same with nitrites, need to be zero. Ammonia and nitrites levels will be kept at zero by your filter. Your filter needs to be of proper size and type, and be properly cycled.
Nitrates are another concern, nitrates are produced by the bacteria in your filter that eats the ammonia and nitrites. Nitrates should be kept under 40ppm, but 20ppm is much better. You will effectivly control nitrates with weekly water changes.
So tell us about your tank, what size is it and what type filter do you have?
kautionxboi;773621; said:
you realize that even with starting small, a silver arowana will out grow that tank in about 6 months. With in a year and a half it will be around 20-24" and will need a tank with the dimensions of at least a 180 gallon, which is 6" x 2' x 2'. Even then It is still growing so eventually you will have to move it to something bigger than a 180g.
I'm not telling you to not get an arowana, but unless you can provide large enough tanks in the nit so far future, you may want to consider a different fish.
TRUE....Starting from a youngen would probably be a better choice for you IF you are still planning on getting an arowana. Even a single black would preferably be better off in a tank size of MIN 125 gallon to 150 gallon which would be better, but 180 would be ideal for a single black full grown. A silver would be fine in a 55 gallon tank from 2-3inch baby for about 7-8 months max. which would put it around 8-9 inches...a full grown silver needs at least 300 gallon tank....ideal tank would be at least 8 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet.Bderick67;773644; said: