Picking up my first aro...

[dirtyblacksocks]

Been into cichlids for a long long time now - figured I'd see what all the hype is about with the asian fishies. Getting a black aro off Rich in about an hour - have a 120 gallon set up for him, temp is around 80 degree's, Fluval FX5 for filtration, aerated water with a 1200 GPH powerhead pushing water.

Just wondering if there's any strong advice out there from folks who have been keeping these guys for a while - debating on adding sting ray's and discus as tank mates in the future. What's their temperature tolerance?

 

[Bderick67]

Keep the top well secured, even if ya question a spot you think is almost impossible for them to slip through, secure it.

Black aros do fine at 84 degrees, some keeping with discus is great.

 

[Miguel]

be prepared for some hours of aro subforum search.. Will be worth the effort!!

Wellcome to Arodom!

 

[Westie]

Try not to get bit. Damn Jardini!

 

[Eleven Bravo]

^^^ agree keep your tank well coverd always!! How big is ur new black arowana? Good Luck

 

[dirtyblacksocks]

I'd say he's about 18"...staring at him in a bag right now along with a 7" tigrinus catfish

I'll take some pics as I start gett'n em' out

 

[Bderick67]

18" Better start looking for a bigger tank.

 

[dirtyblacksocks]

He'll be going in a 300 gallon soon enough

 

[Red Devil]

wow Arowana ...Black Arowana ...congradulations..... lots of luck...

 

[Dovii dude]

Nice pick-up!!!