Fishie123 Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hello everyone, Yesterday I was cleaning all my tanks and filters and moving discus to my 1200L tank. After putting the discus into my 1200L tank, me and my girlfriend accidentally didn't close the lid fully, leaving a gap :facepalm: . This morning when opening the garage, we didn't see the black in the tank. We then saw it on the floor near the garage door. My girlfriend was nearly in tears when she was packing the black. Quite sad about the Black as I had it since it was 10cm and now it was 45cm and was getting a nice body build. I will sell my baby black now since I can't do my aro com. &c:ry &c:ry &c:ry My RTG and discus look fine. The discus doesn't look like they feel threaten by the RTG swimming around exploring the tank, though the RTG is much interested in the discus (Not in an eating way :slfg: ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 that rtg is a very docile spcimen. it was housed with many many fish and has gotten use dto them, still keep an eye out. it will occasionally chase away any competitors. but seeing that it didnt kill your black aro immediately - maybe its much more docile than i anticipated:) sorry to hear bout black aro, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reptilez Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 oohhh so sad :tears: &c:ry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 oooooooooooooooooooobugga &c:ry ..what are you going to replace it with,,, :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 TBH, I don't really know at the moment. I might just spam discus into the 1200L. And maybe add some corys lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rugbyman Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 TBH, I don't really know at the moment. I might just spam discus into the 1200L. And maybe add some corys lol. wouldnt your rtg destroy the corys if you choose to add them? sorry to hear about your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I am going to add heaps and heaps of plant + driftwood soon into my tank so they will have alot of hiding spaces since they are bottom dwellers. Plus seeing how the rtg isn't interested in the black and the discus, I don't see why not adding corys :slfg: . Don't know, just in the planning stages. I want to remove the tinfoil barbs though, destroyed my beautiful tiger lotus and Amazon swords. And I find it quite hard to feed everyone in the tank when they are just swooping all the food :an!gry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 instinctively, the rtg will go for the corys, but if you intro them and distract the rtg so they can hide, it should be ok, i think in time the rtg will find the cory too annoying to try and catch, similar to clown loaches. rtg is also a paticularly docile specimen so i reckon give it a try. make sure there are already hiding spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Girlfriend quite upset about the black. She actually wana buy another black and have an aro com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Girlfriend quite upset about the black. She actually wana buy another black and have an aro com. she definitely a keeper.... :slfg: now go and do what you are told go and get two blacks...off you go now.. :digH: :gigl: :gigl: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vervo Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 They say that when an Arowana dies, it has died for you, and you have avoided some tragedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 They say that when an Arowana dies, it has died for you, and you have avoided some tragedy. Yeah, lots of superstition around arowanas. I don't really believe half of it, but it's still nice to think that there is some sort of "relationship" between us and the fish. If dogs and cats can read our moods, maybe our fish can too? Arowanas and oscars recognise specific owners and ignore other people around the house, so they're smarter than we think lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Sorry to hear that, its a real shame as it seemed they were getting along ok, I was really interested in seeing the long term result of this experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Funny that I find that too, when my partner is standing there, the aro doesnt seem as interested - i dont nkow what it is but it seems that it does SORT OF recognise the owner who feeds it daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Do you guys think its worth getting another black arowana and start again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henward Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 why would you get another arowana, you already have one you are trying to sell. just grow that one up. remember, the dynamics from one fish to another is 100% different, it may not work like it did before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 ^ agreed. Last time was a fluke, starting with an even smaller black is more likely to lead to trouble. IMO just enjoy the RTG, save the comm for another day when you can grow them all out together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally07 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'll keep you posted on the results of my silver comm experiment lol.. As soon as those suppliers get some more new stock in! Murphy's law.. When you want the most common aro, they're nowhere to be found! :roll: :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishie123 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 ^^^ I guess you guys are right. Well I am selling him then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.