Such a thing as a small Aro?

[kyle.mckay]

I am looking to house an Aro, through adulthood in a 75g. Are there any small species of Aros that would do well in a set up as this? From all that ive read, Blacks and Silvers get extremely large, however what about the asian species?

It would be a specimen tank ( a single Aro ), with some algae / bottom feeders.

I have read people all over these forums keeping 4-6 adult aros in a 180g...that is only 30-45g per fish ( assuming just the Aros are in the tank ).

Anyways, just curious if its feasible for the fish's health before i go through with it.

 

[benzjamin13]

I think the smallest species of Aro's are the Jardinis, but they still grow over 2ft.

 

[gman]

I dont know how big the asians get but they are illegal in the U.S. and cost in the $1000's so I wouldnt plan on getting one

 

[benzjamin13]

I think Asian Aro's gets around 36"

 

[redtailfool]

The answer would be no. The all exceed 2 feet which would be too small to fit in a 75 G.

 

[cmersits]

australians dont seem to get as big as silvers but would still be tight in the 75, but I'm sure there are some people that have a australian in a 75. How big do African Arowanas get?

 

[redtailfool]

african arowana

They get bigger than 2 feet. One of the hardest to raise from juvies because they start out as filter feeders.

 

[kyle.mckay]

Thanks for the quick response..i guess no to Aro's which sucks because they are such a gorgeous fish.

 

[Filthy Sanchez]

Thanks for the quick response..i guess no to Aro's which sucks because they are such a gorgeous fish.

Is it possible to get a new tank.

 

[peanut]

i agree