! Silver Arowana Pictures ! Page 6 !

[mark7616]

SO basically you dont have a clue so maybe you should not comment its not just myself who thinks that he shouldnt have that fish so will everyone else who has any experiance or knowledge on keeping owning any arowana the only people that will comment cor, wow great are people who dont realise just how much it take to look after a silver aro.

 

[SJ2K]

i wonder how many people who buy cute little silver arowanas still have them in 18 months
no offence adam coz you may be in the small percentage that go through with it,but most people who talk about huge custom set ups are full of sh**

Agreed, ive heard more stories about monster tropical ponds and huge custom tanks then I care to remember.

 

[Esfa]

SO basically you dont have a clue so maybe you should not comment its not just myself who thinks that he shouldnt have that fish so will everyone else who has any experiance or knowledge on keeping owning any arowana the only people that will comment cor, wow great are people who dont realise just how much it take to look after a silver aro.

Actually, I do realise what keeping an aro takes. I told him not to get one on msn. Personally, I dont see why anyone keeps aros because they are ugly as. I suppose its a case of small penis syndrome. Trying to make up for it with big fish. Ah well. Gutted for you, try surgery. You can get at least another 5" put on.

 

[SJ2K]

SO basically you dont have a clue so maybe you should not comment its not just myself who thinks that he shouldnt have that fish so will everyone else who has any experiance or knowledge on keeping owning any arowana the only people that will comment cor, wow great are people who dont realise just how much it take to look after a silver aro.

Actually, I do realise what keeping an aro takes. I told him not to get one on msn. Personally, I dont see why anyone keeps aros because they are ugly as. I suppose its a case of small penis syndrome. Trying to make up for it with big fish. Ah well. Gutted for you, try surgery. You can get at least another 5" put on.

Sounds like somones done there research

Lol, only kiddin, going off topic now Silver Aro's!

 

[Esfa]

Sounds like somones done there research

Nah, i think 13" would be a bit disturbing.

 

[fry_lover]

when i see a thread thats 7 pages long, its either an interesting thread with lots of nice pictures, like a journal or a ruck....

guess this is a ruck then

is there a way of swapping the Silver Aro with someone on the forum for another more suitable arowana? plus a cash difference if required?

I know FA about this fish, but it got me thinking about a swap somehow? The horse has bolted now kind of thing!

 

[cane76]

there is only a few people on this forum who can house a silver arowana properly
they are best left in display tanks in your lfs

 

[MermaidMel]

they are best left in display tanks in your lfs

Not in mine they have an arowana in tank I can only guess is about 90g and it looks so sad

 

[Esfa]

they are best left in display tanks in your lfs

Not in mine they have an arowana in tank I can only guess is about 90g and it looks so sad

mine has two, about 20" each in about a 75gal.

 

[DarkEntity]

To be fair, Mark is rite, the amount of people who are going to get a huge tank to house their fish soon is silly, 100galls will not house that Arowana for a year. Now i dont have a silver Arowana and would only get one if i already had the tank for it, so please if you are keeping it, get the BIG tank sooner than later. The last thing people want to see is 10months from now you stating "i cant get my big tank, mum/dad said no" or something similar.

When buying fish think of its full potential adult size, not the cute llittle fish it is now. These fish are avid swimmers and will need something like CFC's tank to house it properly.

 

[cheesy feet]

i wonder how many people who buy cute little silver arowanas still have them in 18 months
no offence adam coz you may be in the small percentage that go through with it,but most people who talk about huge custom set ups are full of sh**

i wonder how many people who buy cute little silver arowanas still have them in 18 months
no offence adam coz you may be in the small percentage that go through with it,but most people who talk about huge custom set ups are full of sh**

Agreed, ive heard more stories about monster tropical ponds and huge custom tanks then I care to remember.

True, true.Goby master was the best though...Remember the 'kid' who actually got a big tank ..But hasn't got it running
Don't worry, I'll force adam to get a new tank
Now, if someone doesn't get suspended on this thread I will be very very sad, since I got suspended for a few defensive pm's on the grimster once, and for calling someone a name another time, it wasn't even a 'swear word'.

 

[spAcE mOnkEy]

Why would keeping a silver arowana in a small tank make it die? The fish could grow to around 18" in that tank no problem, and will not suffer from any negative effects. I do think that this tank is too small for a silver arowana, but you all make it sound like the instant he drops the arowana in the tank it will die. This is not true, many people keep arowanas in tanks that are too small for longer than they should have. I've seen large silver arowanas crowded into tanks at pet stores living in there for months, even years. I can see why he bought the silver arowana, they are magnificent fish and one day I hope to have the fortune of owning one. The one problem with these fish is that they can reach 4ft long MAXIMUM. Not silver arowanas get to this size, most never even get over 3 feet, especially in home aquaria. They do need large tanks, but living in a small one for a year will not kill it.

Personally, I think a silver arowana should be in a tank atleast 8ft by 4ft wide. This is for an adult size of 3ft, If they do not get that large, then smaller. Keep in mind this fish at 4ft in length does not need the same space as a 4ft cichlid, silver arowanas have bodies similar to snakes or eels. They can turn very sharply and comfortably despite the length, compared to any other large fish of the same size. Do not quote me and say I said that arowanas are related to eels or snakes, I just said they have a similar body.

As for the owner, I can understand your doubt in him purchasing a larger custom tank, but please just assume he is. This means the owner knows what he purchased, and wants to get an aquarium where he can house the fish properly. I'm sure if the owner sees that he cannot get this custom tank, he will find a new home for it. Please be less hostile.



Oh, and mark, try to use some punctuation.

 

[CFC]

Saying that arowana are as flexible as eels or snakes isnt quite true, yes they are more flexible that your average fish but they can't coil them selves up or tie themselves in knots, they can turn around in a space that is about 2/3rds their body length but with that you are risking them rubbing their barbels off against the glass, towards the end of keeping mine in the 30" wide 200g tank it was beggining to happen with my silver and had it not been that i already had the 900g built and in the process of being set up the damage would have been permament.

A 100g tank is going to hold a silver arowana for about a year, after that you will have a fish thats at least 18" long swimming in circles chasing its own tail. Monster tanks take a lot of planning and a lot of money, if you are seriously going to be setting up a 400g tank then start putting the plan into action now.

 

[T1KARMANN]

SO basically you dont have a clue so maybe you should not comment its not just myself who thinks that he shouldnt have that fish so will everyone else who has any experiance or knowledge on keeping owning any arowana the only people that will comment cor, wow great are people who dont realise just how much it take to look after a silver aro.

Actually, I do realise what keeping an aro takes. I told him not to get one on msn. Personally, I dont see why anyone keeps aros because they are ugly as. I suppose its a case of small penis syndrome. Trying to make up for it with big fish. Ah well. Gutted for you, try surgery. You can get at least another 5" put on.

aros are ugly how can you say that have you ever kept one

silver aros grow very fast

 

[Esfa]

SO basically you dont have a clue so maybe you should not comment its not just myself who thinks that he shouldnt have that fish so will everyone else who has any experiance or knowledge on keeping owning any arowana the only people that will comment cor, wow great are people who dont realise just how much it take to look after a silver aro.

Actually, I do realise what keeping an aro takes. I told him not to get one on msn. Personally, I dont see why anyone keeps aros because they are ugly as. I suppose its a case of small penis syndrome. Trying to make up for it with big fish. Ah well. Gutted for you, try surgery. You can get at least another 5" put on.

aros are ugly how can you say that have you ever kept one

silver aros grow very fast

...you dont need to keep one to know if its ugly. That is a REALLY stupid comment.