Pink Belly on Motoro - Sign of Trouble??

[Tobiassorensen]

I have an externalcanister filter with uv and an internal filter just for the extra flow.
Yeah and regarding tank size I too know it's small. Will be upgrading in a few months. Right now aro is 10 inch and ray is 6 so they are just managing but I know it is not an excuse to keep them in this small tank for too long.

Thats not enough filtration for that tanksize and stock. You should prob do 50% twice a week in your tank with that bioload.

 

[Gaurav_patil]

That has nothing to do with your substrate thats for sure. You need an bigger tank do bigger wc and up your filtrationgame for sure.

If I do more water changes will my buddy be all right.
I really can't afford to loose him . He's to most friendly and adorable little guy.

 

[Gaurav_patil]

As in I'm asking will he heal without medication

 

[Gaurav_patil]

*he'll

 

[Tobiassorensen]

Yes but for now you need to fix an testkit. And you should up your wc game. And fix a bigger tank with heavy filtration asap. Always check your water with a testkit if in doubt.

 

[Gaurav_patil]

I'll definitely do the WC. I'll get the new tank as soon as possible. Thanks man.

 

[Gaurav_patil]

What size tank would you recommend for an arowana stingray community?

 

[Gaurav_patil]

I was thinking 8*4*2.5

 

[BIG FISH BOB]

I would STRONGLY recommend buying a test kit. Nitrate/Nitrite should at zero....if they are raised I would guess your ammonia is raised (which could cause the pink color...but everyone is right it is normal. I would also want to make the PH doesn't drop. BTW a ph of 6 is too low.....should be right around 7....this is IMPORTANT!!!

 

[BIG FISH BOB]

I was thinking 8*4*2.5

That size is plenty big for arowanas and rays