Hello! My brother actually is the new owner but I'm out to help him. He has done loads of research and has a very large aquarium waiting for when his arowana is larger. He has had a tough start which we've read babies are hard. He researched having two and it's been split reviews so decided to give it a go. Didn't seem to go so well last time. He has a silver and just picked up a beautifully colored jardini. Currently separated for the time being.
He would like advice on how to raise these up and keep them alive. He almost gave up on them but we are encouraging him along lol.
He seems to feel the fish will need separate tanks?? As he tried two young ones together and they ended up with torn fins etc so assumed they must have fought. Tank mates were angels and a goldfish, I believe.
Also we've read conflicting info about water parameters. Many people say they PREFER soft water, but does this mean if properly acclimated they will survive in hard water? Obviously the goal is to keep the fish alive and happy.
Until these guys are growing, eating and thriving they are in separate 55s. He's feeding blood worms, pellets and flakes. His newest was picked up yesterday and is still settling in. We are all aware of cycling your tanks and he has a top notch filter system.
He loves these fish and any advice would be greatly appreciated. We're trying to avoid any more loses. This last fish is still young, maybe 5-6 inches but a spunky fellow. Trying to jump out of the bag on the trip home. He cost $200 and I'm afraid of he loses this one he may give up his dream.
Thanks!
He would like advice on how to raise these up and keep them alive. He almost gave up on them but we are encouraging him along lol.
He seems to feel the fish will need separate tanks?? As he tried two young ones together and they ended up with torn fins etc so assumed they must have fought. Tank mates were angels and a goldfish, I believe.
Also we've read conflicting info about water parameters. Many people say they PREFER soft water, but does this mean if properly acclimated they will survive in hard water? Obviously the goal is to keep the fish alive and happy.
Until these guys are growing, eating and thriving they are in separate 55s. He's feeding blood worms, pellets and flakes. His newest was picked up yesterday and is still settling in. We are all aware of cycling your tanks and he has a top notch filter system.
He loves these fish and any advice would be greatly appreciated. We're trying to avoid any more loses. This last fish is still young, maybe 5-6 inches but a spunky fellow. Trying to jump out of the bag on the trip home. He cost $200 and I'm afraid of he loses this one he may give up his dream.
Thanks!