Silver Arowana

[*Pleco*]

I just bought a 4ft tank (1200mm x 600mm x 700mm). I was just wondering if a silver arowana be alright for this sized tank?

 

[*Pleco*]

Hi im new to MFK, umm...I just bought a 4ft tank (1200mm x 600mm x 700mm). I was just wondering if a silver arowana be alright for this sized tank? And how do you change the word egg under by username to something else?

 

[ayobreezie]

Length of fish should be no longer than width of tank.. so, when it gets to that size, move to bigger tank.

 

[rallysman]

That would be ok for a growout, but would not be sufficient for a sub-adult or adult silver arowana.

 

[dmopar74]

a silver aro will out grow that size tank rather quickly with the average adult size from 30-48". personally the smallest tank i would house an adult aro in would be atleast 36"x 8-10 ft but there is time to upgrade of course. they will reach 24" rather fast though so be prepared to upgrade quickly.

 

[Onion01]

as you get more posts, you get upgraded to new things. 5 posts is ghost shrimp, I think.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Your gonna need a bigger home bud but that would be suitable as a growout.

 

[aquatic_wonders]

if ur aro is small for a while it will work but Silver aro's grow fast and that will be definitely be small in due time.

 

[Mystix212]

It would work untill it gets to about a foot or so. Even though it has the depth, ther isnt a lot of swimming room for it. Unless you can provide for it long term, do not get one.

 

[Wolf3101]

Length is far more importiant than width...or depth. Aros are VERY flexable...They grow fast...yes...but you should have slightly over a year. A 6' long tank...even if it's only 18" in width is a better choice. Eventually you'll want an 8' x 2'(or 3') x 2' tank.