Slowest Growing Arowana and Tank size needed?

[Crobattt]

I was just wondering what the slowest growing arowana is, and whats the tank sized needed for it. Why i ask is because i've never had one before, but i want one, and want to start with a smaller one (if there is such a thing)

 

[wantokeeptrout]

even the smallest arowanas need 200+ gallons

 

[linh903]

jardini arowana i think smallest tank is a 5x2x2 tank but a 180 is much better 6x2x2 in think all arowana grow fast

 

[fwlion]

the slowest growing and also hardest to raise species is the african aro which is still going to get to about 3ft+.

 

[David R]

Are you sure? I've heard small afro's grow faster than silvers when raised properly...


There is no such thing as a small or slow growing arowana, apart from one that is not cared for properly. Don't even consider buying one unless you already have a 180g up and running and the potential to upgrade to something larger in a couple of years..

 

[Ancient_Fish_Master]

the slowest growing and also hardest to raise species is the african aro which is still going to get to about 3ft+.

no way african aros grow just as fast as silvers, maybe a bit faster. ime, jardinis gro pretty slow.

 

[HungDang]

the shortest aro I have heard is the red king, they usually get around 18 inches! but they are illegal in the U.S!

 

[deeboi]

jardinis are like watching your hair grow. they grow slow ime/imo and also i believe i read you can house them a long time in a 180.

 

[iPat]

i think blacks are super slow growers

 

[Bderick67]

i think blacks are super slow growers

I have a black which shows otherwise. It grew well over an inch per month up to 25-26" in about 19 months.