I've been thinking about purchasing an Arowana but not sure which to buy. I live in the States so my choices are limited. Considering either a Silver or Black. I really like the Black Arowana but I've heard they lose their colors with age.
Pondering which arowana to buy
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Do you have a tank to house a full grown silver/black aro? If that is no problem I would go for the silver. Never got to own a black aro, but I have owned several silvers. Aside from my oscar, I have never owned any fish as friendly as those silvers. If you care about looks you should probably get a black aro though since most silvers will develop drop eye. Also consider getting a Jardini or leichardti, both are similar to asian aros and look very stunning. The only problem with getting a Jardini is they generally will attempt to kill all your fish if your tank and tankmates are not big enough.
I love my African aro. Closer to a arapaima but it is great. Tough as nails, air breather, eats leftover food and detritus. Just finicky under 8"
If South American I'd go black. If Australian I'd go leichardi
If South American I'd go black. If Australian I'd go leichardi