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Arowana are territorial. At a small size it probably won't be much of a problem, but when they grow bigger and take more territory it's going to start being a problem. It's probably better to have six arowana in one tank than two so that one doesn't end up pummeling the other one into submission (though of course the tank size must be varied as six arowanas cannot physically fit in the same quarters than two possibly could). Though I'm sure it's possible to get fewer arowana to work, it's not exactly a risk I'd take with a fish as elegant as the arowana.

The thing about baby arowana is that you do NOT want to keep them with too many distractions. If I'm not mistaken, baby arowana have high blood pressure and are subject to being easily scared; when scared really bad, they freeze. They're kinda like those goats that you can chase until their legs lock and they just topple over. This is something you want to avoid as stress doesn't go much farther than that; indeed, it scares the crap out of any fish owner to see their own fish scared out of their minds. This is a delicate time for arowanas; it is usually best to get arowanas a little larger than the age where you're still worried about whether they have an egg yolk or not.

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That doesn't mean you're not introducing exotic diseases or parasites to your local waters...

i get your point..however, giant gouramis are found throughout Malaysia.They are found basically everywhere..from canals,paddy fields,streams and even rivers.plus, i dont release a sick fish.my cousin caught it from a river and gave it to me..somehow, the jardini bashed him up.so i got no choice but to release it. it is not the orange coloured type which most aquarist will think of.this is a wild one and it's grey.Anyway, thanks for pointing that out.

Chris, sorry to hear about your loss.A jardini will reach 12 inches in no time.in fact, in the 1st year, mine hit 15 inches.About the diet, it is better to feed the jardini with floating sticks specially for arowanas.Its good for the colouration and its healthy.however, it is important to feed the jardini with several different foods once in a while.Afterall, a varied diet is very important.BTW, be sure that your aquarium is properly covered.you dont want to have an arowana on the floor..good luck..and have fun.They are the best fish IMO.

"im staying in Malaysia..it doesnt matter cuz they are from here."

That doesn't mean you're not introducing exotic diseases or parasites to your local waters...

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good point ck.

i am not returning them, b/c i dont buy from lfs(well not these) and when the time comes and the silver becomes huge, he may switch tanks with the jardini, b/c i have other fishes that are going into his tank, so basically a switch.

after the second night one of the silver died, but the other looks absolutly fine, and the jardini already knows he is my favorite fish, he has a huge personality.

i know i only had them a few days, but how soon do u think it will be b4 i see some really change in size, i can't wait for the jardini to get bigger, as he is only about 3 inches, and looks kinda small. i hear about 12 inches in a year, and i can't wait for him to get big.(probably of course i will regret saying this later)

and what about crickets, i want to expand his diet, b/c for the past few days he has been eatting frozen blood worms. how would i feed live crickets? i never did this b4. dont even know if is a common thing.

im staying in Malaysia..it doesnt matter cuz they are from here.

You released the giant gourami? I hope you don't mean you let it go into a local river or pond...

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It's probably better to have six arowana in one tank than two so that one doesn't end up pummeling the other one into submission (though of course the tank size must be varied as six arowanas cannot physically fit in the same quarters than two possibly could). Though I'm sure it's possible to get fewer arowana to work, it's not exactly a risk I'd take with a fish as elegant as the arowana.

that is when you see arowanas being packed like sardines.it maybe nice for everyone to see..but its horrible to have such a nice fish being forced to live like sardines.

Chris, hows the silver and jardini doing?So, are you returning the silver back?If you are going to go with the jardini, it has a price..which is you can never add any fish with it..even if it is just as big as the jardini.i had a giant gourami with my jardini before..the jardini basically made a hole on the back of the giant gourami.since then, i seperated them and i released the giant gourami.

from the first day:

i am alittle disapointed on the silver arowanas in my tanks, (by all means it is my faults) and i am starting to think that these are not for me, a good thing is that it was a learning experience that will never happen again.

the jardini is doing very very well. my main concern when i got it, was feeding, my seller told me that care and feeding was easy, they would eat kinda everything. i tried frozen blood worms and i think that it was the jack pot. he is a very aggressive eatter. he seems to want all of it for himself. um.. he is kinda skittish, but i think that is expected for only after the first day.
i think the jardini is the arowana for me.

no they are not together, plus from hearing ur advice i have no plans too.

i know it doesn't belong here, but

with baby arowanas, whats the rule about the egg sack, they are to delicate to get them at this stage?

i need a fast answer with in like maybe 20 mins b4 i head out, thanks.

goodness me..tell me not that you've mixed 2 silver aros and a jardini..putting 2 silver aros 2gether will eventually lead to a huge problem and now you mixed them with a jardini?trust me, it wont be a nice tank as they grow.jardini is famous for it's agression and you just mixed it with the peaceful silvers?oh man..

EDIT: please read this http://aquaticpredators.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20120

and this http://aquaticpredators.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=20112

Last edited by ckk125 at 16-Jan-2006 22:27

How big is that tank?

That many arowanas...would require quite the tank...

the silvers have their tank, and the jardini, is kinda alittle damaged(dont know the whole story, with other jardinis in the tank or tank mates etc.... but when i was there i saw another small jardini in the tank, both seem to have some scale damage, so i put it in a holding tank, where it can heal.

Where are you going to put all those aros?

i just picked up my new fishes,

2 maybe 3-4 inch ssilver arowana, with no sack. and a jaradini arowana, not bad priceing either, plus 4 baby BGK and a female kribensis. for under 100 usd

yes..they are quite delicate.i wouldnt recommend this to beginners..however, for me i will go for the one with a yolk sac so that i know the aro is not left in the LFS for too long and potentially getting stunted.besides that, its easier for one to make the aro eat pellets compared to getting a 6 incher.

EDIT: If you know the proper way to transfer and acclimatize the arowana, it would be great.If it is the first silver aro which you are getting, dont go with the yolk sac still attached to it..its too risky for a beginner.

Last edited by ckk125 at 16-Jan-2006 10:17

Definately too early. If it's yolk is still attached then it is most likely not hardy enough to be transported. That would also mean that the arowana is practically newborn right?

Just stick to smaller juvies that are more developed.