yarimochi Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Why do you so desperately want one? Whats so great about these fish? Everyones always going on about them.. I don't know why. !?WHAT?! Aros are awesome!! But each to their own I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 i got a aro with 2 oscars and they are a perfect match just gota make sure the aro is the right length compared to the oscar and ull be sweet theres nothing wrong with putting other fish in with aros as there gona get drop eye eventuly anyway , theres a handfull without it out ther. so id say oscars are a great mix, theres alot of fish that mix aros breed during certain seasons so there will be patches where there no availble like now, when they do come there usuly 10-15cm how bigs your oscars now? 4foot tank will be fine for a few months and are perfect for growing out, put a baby in a large tank and its harder for them to find food ,and food is what you wana give them plenty of at that stage. feeding heavy means you wana do regular water changes so again easyr to do on a 4 foot during the first few months of growth. just make sure u hav a good filter :lol: aslong as ur sure ull get a 6 foot ,id say go for it and grow it out in a 4foot and keep the oscars its a mean mix 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 theres nothing wrong with putting other fish in with aros as there gona get drop eye eventuly anyway , theres a handfull without it out ther. so id say oscars are a great mix, theres alot of fish that mix Maybe thats why they all have Drop-eye.... Because people say/think that 'oh they are gunna get it anyway so don't bother' :roll: Maybe if people kept them in tanks alone, feed them properly, gave them the correct water conditions and generally looked after them well, they wouldn't all end up with drop-eye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 have you had a aro befor? i tryd 2 years ago growing one out on its own to prevent drop eye, feed it floating pellets and floted a couple pingpong balls aswell to keep him lookn up once he hit a foot in length he got drop eye , so yea... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 No, i have not kept an Arowana before, and im purely going on what ive read/been told/other peoples personal experiences. People seem to think that 'because someone hasn't done something' that they don't know anything about them, One person springs to mind, but better not mention names cos 'they' will get offended Anywho, good to hear that you gave it a try, and im sorry to hear it didn't work, but there MUST be a way of doing it. I think it has a fair bit to do with the food aswell and other things. Maybe the ones we get in NZ are mainly weak? im not sure. Anyway, im sure having one in a tank of its own would be easier on the fish anyway, as it wouldn't HAVE to look down and worry about its tankmates, even if it didnt prevent drop-eye, it would sure make the fish feal/look? better? Dunno, just putting things out there, but i would not put anything in with an arowana, unless of course it already had Drop-eye in BOTH eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 so anyone u kno got one with no drop eye? every aro ive owned has only got drop eye in one lol but meh ive always liked keep a comunity of large fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 A.PROPHECY so are u saying my tank is bigger anf till i get a 6ft or bigger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 yep for sure ,you have 4-5months tho i rekon till ull have to upgrade and just make sure your oscars aint to big to be bullys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 then wtf is conch on about saying no its 2 small nd la de la de la Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 just his opinion i guess? im just going on past experinces and its worked for me lol and should work for you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 hahahaha he thinks hes freaking cool.... did u see his post? i mean im just trying to figure out if i can ahve a aro... wat size would u recomend 4 my size tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 well what size tank does he need for a arowana then??what about a 1800*600*600 or does it have to be wide like 1800*700*600 or 1800*800*600 what size can you get a way with.do just tell no tell what the mimmin size tank he can have for hes arowana and oscars. so he kown what to save for .before it get to big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 im gonig to need a 8ft (1000l +) when it gets big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 havent been keepn up ay lol umm just start with a 15cm one which ull probly find is the standard size at the shops they grow very fast foot long in 4-5months ,ur tank will still be ok for awile being 50cm wide so no probs after that upgrade and should be sweet 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 thanks 4 that info would u mind giving me a price range 4 the aros? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 1800length x 700-900 width is ideal mines only 6foot by 2 by 2 ,and my aros over 2 foot but silvers turn real tight so all good for now im planing on an upgrade tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.PROPHECY Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 between $100-150 is the normal price range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 can u please give me the price range? 4 a 15cm 1 and can i keep the baby socars in there which are like 10cm each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Yep, as others have said. Everyone has a different opinion. You'd be looking at $150 or so for a small arowana. Once they get to big big sizes youd probably be looking at 8 foot long at least, and preferably 3 foot wide, but 750 or over would probably do. Arowana grow to 600 easily, so a 600 wide tank (even though they can turn fairly comfortably in one) would not be the best option. Id aim at eventually getting an 8 x 3 x 2 in a couple years time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 thanks evil ok yea il be looking at buying a 8ft or around that size next year on my birthday in june would a petshop get 1 in if i asked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 A petshop would get one in but I would probably contact peter in Welly and get one made if I was in the market for a tank... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 not tank i mean get the aro in lol? and whos peter and what dose he charge if you no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Yea a pet shop would get one as ryan said, but id get peter at port nicholson glass (i think thats the place) to make it for you. Haven't delt with him personally but i know alot of people on here have had their large tanks made by him and he does an outstanding job. He builts stands too i beleive. EDIT: Oh you mean an aro. They will get you one as long as they are on the lists. doesn't hurt to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 u know what he charges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 can u please give me the price range? 4 a 15cm 1 Redwood aquatics has them for $140 you can get it after you beat up the conch :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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