New to MFK and getting into larger fish. Have kept many large cichlids, but wondering about a silver aro. How long would a 90 be adequate?? Would eventually move to a larger tank. Any possible tankmates?
Tank for Aro
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I have a 180 gal with a silver aro in and trust me even mine will get too small eventually.
A 90 gal well that all depends on how large the arowana is when you buy him ! lets say the aro is 6" when you buy him i'd say you could have a good 9 to 12 months in a 90gal they need quite a lot of swimming space.
Arowana's are great at making tankmates in mine i have a Giant redtail gourami, Golden severum, Royal clown knife, tiger shovel nose catfish, Asian redtail catfish, Convict Cichlid, Tinfoil Barb. And all these fish get a long great with each other.
A 90 gal well that all depends on how large the arowana is when you buy him ! lets say the aro is 6" when you buy him i'd say you could have a good 9 to 12 months in a 90gal they need quite a lot of swimming space.
Arowana's are great at making tankmates in mine i have a Giant redtail gourami, Golden severum, Royal clown knife, tiger shovel nose catfish, Asian redtail catfish, Convict Cichlid, Tinfoil Barb. And all these fish get a long great with each other.
I have seen silvers with discus. I have been playing with the idea lately but don't know for sure if I want to mess with the discus just yet.
First off welcome.
A 90 would be ok for a silver Aro for I think 8 months maybe. I have one in a 120 wide. Best bet for keeping them longer is a 180 or larger (if you have the room for it).
A 90 would be ok for a silver Aro for I think 8 months maybe. I have one in a 120 wide. Best bet for keeping them longer is a 180 or larger (if you have the room for it).
Just posted on next thread,our fish supplier(one of the best in England) has a silver over 3ft long and with a depth of at least 18".Ive never seen one this big at a fish store that has been in normal tank(by that I mean not public aquaria)Seeing how many are for sale in your average decent fish store it is a daunting thought.
clare said:
hello clare.
welcome to MFK, what is your supplier called i have a friend down your part of the country he is a member here too.
dixon