who has the oldest Arowana on MFK?

[ethnics]

most aro owners dont go on the internet maybe. when i had my first aro, i had it for over 4 years then my mom drained the tank to maybe 5 inches and it died. if she didn't do that, i would still have that one today n it would be almost 11 years old. ***** happens sometimes n its not like monster aro keepers are proud of it, it jus happens. do you keep aro's? do u keep them for 5-10 years? its almost easier said then done. its a fish, keeping one for years n years isn't something anyone can jus do. it requires more feeding, continues upkeep of the tank, massive upgrades over time. some people aint cut out for it and end up sellin it off b4 it even hits 3 years old.

 

[Red Devil]

most aro owners dont go on the internet maybe. when i had my first aro, i had it for over 4 years then my mom drained the tank to maybe 5 inches and it died. if she didn't do that, i would still have that one today n it would be almost 11 years old. ***** happens sometimes n its not like monster aro keepers are proud of it, it jus happens. do you keep aro's? do u keep them for 5-10 years? its almost easier said then done. its a fish, keeping one for years n years isn't something anyone can jus do. it requires more feeding, continues upkeep of the tank, massive upgrades over time. some people aint cut out for it and end up sellin it off b4 it even hits 3 years old.

Believe me i understand what can go wrong.. it happened to me too.. my Arow jumped to his death and he was almost 30 inches and just past 3 years old.. now this one is 2 years old and 24 inches.. {in Photo} but i just wanted to know how many actually get to live a long life.. or are they all doomed to live a few years only.. I thought it would really be neat to see some Arow's in their prime and hear some good storys of success and maybe even learn a thing or two..

 

[Chaos32]

Believe me i understand what can go wrong.. it happened to me too.. my Arow jumped to his death and he was almost 30 inches and just past 3 years old.. now this one is 2 years old and 24 inches.. {in Photo} but i just wanted to know how many actually get to live a long life.. or are they all doomed to live a few years only.. I thought it would really be neat to see some Arow's in their prime and hear some good storys of success and maybe even learn a thing or two..

Many aros do live a long life. They are just seldom or never seen since most live in mud ponds in breeding facilities. I have seen some aro farms that are producing F4. On the average a Asian aro takes 3 to 5 years so for that to happen means it has to pass 4 generations to get to F4.

 

[Red Devil]

Many aros do live a long life. They are just seldom or never seen since most live in mud ponds in breeding facilities. I have seen some aro farms that are producing F4. On the average a Asian aro takes 3 to 5 years so for that to happen means it has to pass 4 generations to get to F4.

That is great to know.. do you have some that have lived a long time in captivity.. because the breeding ponds are a very natural place for the Arowana..what can we do to improve their life span in our tanks,,, this is 2006 ..you would think they would come up with a special Arow tank where they could jump and not get hurt.. you know like a top inside cushioned, non toxic, that would stand up to water.. .. anyway thank you for info.. just want mine to live a long life...

 

[stotty]

I think alot of people trade their fish in before the 4 year mark, most people just get bored and want something new. Or they realize that the aro is just to big for their bank book.

I have had a few and always sold them on. jardini and Silver arowana. I enjoyed owning them and growing them on. I did this for years with all sorts of fish I used to trade them back in at my mates shop and get another small one and some credit.

 

[Red Devil]

well thats okay if you can handle giving them up after all that time.. but for others i quess the situation could come whether you planned on it or not.. but i quess some people would enjoy the growing stages of owning an Arow.. it is amazing to see and know you had something to do with it.. i just wonder how big the biggest one would have grown to be..

 

[ethnics]

an extension on an already tall tank jus makes it more difficult to clean. jumpings there nature n all we can do is learn to live with it. i still hate my mom for killing my old silver, it woulda been almost 11 years old or so by now. damn it.

 

[Chaos32]

That is great to know.. do you have some that have lived a long time in captivity.. because the breeding ponds are a very natural place for the Arowana..what can we do to improve their life span in our tanks,,, this is 2006 ..you would think they would come up with a special Arow tank where they could jump and not get hurt.. you know like a top inside cushioned, non toxic, that would stand up to water.. .. anyway thank you for info.. just want mine to live a long life...

IMO, as long as your aro gets a good varied diet, space, quality water & care, there is no reason why it wouldn't live a long fruitful life. This is of course baring no accidents happening to it. As for special tanks just for aros, never seen them. Aros being natural jumpers will likely jump at any given time no matter the age. All that can be done is to make sure the lid is tight. Damage done from hitting the top of the hood will heal given time & care.

 

[Red Devil]

IMO, as long as your aro gets a good varied diet, space, quality water & care, there is no reason why it wouldn't live a long fruitful life. This is of course baring no accidents happening to it. As for special tanks just for aros, never seen them. Aros being natural jumpers will likely jump at any given time no matter the age. All that can be done is to make sure the lid is tight. Damage done from hitting the top of the hood will heal given time & care.

Hello Chaos..this is true..but how about just the inside top cover for jumpers..so if they hit it they won't suffer brain damage or knock them selves unconsious?? But you are right and i am teasing.. Liz

 

[Chaos32]

Hello Chaos..this is true..but how about just the inside top cover for jumpers..so if they hit it they won't suffer brain damage or knock them selves unconsious?? But you are right and i am teasing.. Liz

Never heard of anyone covering the inside of the lids but yeah the thought has crossed my mind before hehe. Then again too much trouble for too many tanks. What some do is to lower the water level so there is ample space in between. This however can only be done if the aros are young, tall tank etc. No worries Liz.