Update on Merlion Dreamfish Asian arowana

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In my opinion the way an Asian arowana (or any tropical fish bought for a home tank) turns out is 50% the genetics of the fish, and 50% the skill of the keeper. I've seen skilled keepers do amazing things with a cheaper fish and I have sold very expensive fish to people who don't do a good job keeping the fish, which then gets ruined (gill curl, chipped scales, fin rot etc.). If this is your first Asian arowana I recommend not spending more money than you are comfortable spending on a fish that could die (usually due to jumping). Similarly, I hope you have a big enough tank. As a bare minimum you need a 180 gallon; preferable is a 230-300 gallon tank. Make sure the turning radius (depth of the tank) is at least 2 feet, preferable 2.5-3 feet. Scroll around www.arowanaclub.ca and also check out a really old website, www.arofanatics.com. If you are not on the FB sites, those two forum sites should help gain the knowledge you seek.
 
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stratos said:
In my opinion the way an Asian arowana (or any tropical fish bought for a home tank) turns out is 50% the genetics of the fish, and 50% the skill of the keeper. I've seen skilled keepers do amazing things with a cheaper fish and I have sold very expensive fish to people who don't do a good job keeping the fish, which then gets ruined (gill curl, chipped scales, fin rot etc.). If this is your first Asian arowana I recommend not spending more money than you are comfortable spending on a fish that could die (usually due to jumping). Similarly, I hope you have a big enough tank. As a bare minimum you need a 180 gallon; preferable is a 230-300 gallon tank. Make sure the turning radius (depth of the tank) is at least 2 feet, preferable 2.5-3 feet. Scroll around www.arowanaclub.ca and also check out a really old website, www.arofanatics.com. If you are not on the FB sites, those two forum sites should help gain the knowledge you seek.
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Thank you for your thoughtful and honest response.
I have plenty of room in the tank for it as I have built 2 of them in advance of an Arowana already. I started with my normal purchased 180G then went and built an additional 240G ( wasted build from the 180 really as it is almost the same ) and 500G tanks ~ I just kept building and wanting bigger for the fish :) Almost an addiction now to this point. I want to build a pond in my basement however cant get a go ahead from the significant other on that one.... YET ! haha

Regarding the Fish though, you are right. I will consider this for sure and make sure that I am totally ready.

Thank you as always
I should just bite the bullet and grab your MerLion UR 7" you have now ! Nervous of my ability now and maybe need to learn more yet ... Hmmmm
 
That Merlion Blood Red is now spoken for. I only have one fish left in this coming order. But I don't recommend buying one until you are feeling totally comfortable. Also, chances are you can find one in your local online market without the hassle of shipping one in from me. I do multiple orders per year, so if you do decide to get a fish from me, there really is no rush. Good luck and have fun doing your online research :)
 
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And the most expensive fish I import, the Merlion Ultimate Ocean Blue. There are only a handful of these in Canada

 
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