Best Tank Size For Arowana Fish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ค. 2017
- The Arowana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum was first introduced into the aquarium hobby in 1912. This fish provides us with a glimpse into the past. It is one of only a few living examples of our ancient prehistoric world of the Jurassic age. Its scientific name is derived from the Greek terms "Osteoglossum" which means "bone-tongued" and "bicirrhosum" which means "two barbels". So basically this as a bony-tongued fish with two barbels. Because of its coloration it is also known as a Silver Arowana. It has a few different spellings, so it can be found as a Silver Aruana, Silver Arawana, and Silver Arrowanas. But all these common names are representative of the same species.
The Silver Arowana is one of the most interesting fish and it can get very large. It is a long fish with a fluid, almost snake-like swimming motion. A maximum sized specimen would reach up to 47 inches (120 cm) in length and need an aquarium of at least 4 feet wide and 4 feet long just to turn around. A specimen of that size is pretty rare in the aquarium, generally they are smaller with 24 to 30 inches (60 - 78 cm) being a good sized Arowana. It is basically a silver fish, but its scales are very large. As this fish matures the scales develop an opalescent effect that will reflect blue, red, and green highlights. This has led to the nickname "Dragonfish" when seen in the wild.
One of the most curious characteristics of this fish are its mouth. It opens in three pieces and looks similar to a loading barge, definitely indicative of its predatory nature and appetite. The two distinctive barbels at the tip of the lower jaw are great sensory devices. With them, it can sense and capture prey on the surface of the water, even in total darkness. Its eyesight is also remarkable. With a keen vision, this fish can see above the surface, spotting and leaping out of the water to strike insects and birds from over hanging tree branches. This has lead to still another nickname for this fish, the "Water Monkey".
Though they can be kept together when small, larger specimens are best kept singly or with other species of larger fish. They are a predator and will eat small fish. But on a positive note, they can become quite tame and take food from your fingers.
These fish are excellent jumpers and very strong, so make sure the top of the aquarium is securely covered. The Arowana will prefer an aquarium with a fine gravel bottom, planted loosely with hardy plants, and have open areas on the top to swim.
suitable tank size for arowana :
The most important condition to be observed to keep arowana fish in a tank is the size of this tank. Recommended tank capacity must be over 500 liters (132 gallons).
For arowana fish the Minimal tank size is 160 cm long, 60 cm wide and 50 cm high.
the Ideal tank size for arowana has to satisfy the formula of : the tank length has to be at least 3 times larger than the fish length and the tank width should be not less than 1.2 times of the fish size.
It’s acceptable to keep young arowana in smaller tanks temporary, however, later the fish must be taken into a proper sized tank to avoid the fish body deformation and to insure the fish maximum life span and body length.
The tank has to be securely closed with some glass from the top to prevent the fish from jumping out of it.
The fish requires strong water filtration, 25-30% of water, and weekly tank cleaning to keep the proper water characteristics. arowana prefers soft water with pH value from 6.0 up to neutral.
Tank water temperature should be from 24 to 28° С (75-82F), ideally it should be close to 26°С(78F).
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Is this video narrated by stephen hawking?
RIP, Stephen would've liked this comment :'(
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Yes
Awesome video
I think the robot voice is kinda funny! But thank you for this video. I've seen so many Arowana in tanks way too small. People will be like "watch my dancing Arowana!" How about your fish can't even turn around because the tank is so small?
The point of having a solid top on an arrowana tank can't be overstated. I've had fish jump out of my tank even with 5lb weights on the glass. They also like squirting through any flow tube cutouts or filter holes in lies.
Before introducing Arowana in the tank how many days we have to do the water cycling. How to check the oh level if u do not have kit.
Thanks for this original video 🙂😀
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For my first 5” arowana I used 30 gal to avoid drop eye
Going to buy one tommorow
Nic voice &video .... Plz Arowana tank live plant video
nicee videoo very nicee loved it i want a arowana so...
Lol watched it without volume and didn’t even know it was a robot
I love Arowana
Tip to get subscribers, actually voice the video and dont do text to speech
+Charles thanks for tip
Do I still need heater for my arowana? (I'm in the center of the EQUATOR)(our country is)
Aqua Fish Hobbyist Do I still need heater for my arowana? (I'm in the center of the EQUATOR)(our country is)
Just wonderful, been searching for "arowana fish farm" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Leahzan Arowana Astonishing - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my neighbour got excellent results with it.
Winner of a video, I have been researching "arowana species list" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Leahzan Arowana Astonishing - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my brother in law got cool results with it.
200×60×40 is actually the ideal size for an arowana fish tank if you want it to grow well
200 x 60 x 60
an outdoor pond that is 2000 gallon of water. 20ftx5ft
@@shinobieuc bro are you keeping a arowana or a ocean ?☠️
@@DelusionMEit deserves a pond
Arowana is my favorite
The smallest should be 6x3x2ft.
For 6 feet tank by 2 feet how big arowana can we keep
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What if he can't speak lol you bf's are savage
Can an arowana live in a circular tank?
i have 36*18*18 8 mm glass is it okay
Can you please tell how much glass thickness for AROWNA TANK needed??
well the more water volume the thicker it needs to be so 1/2 inch glass would be perfect or just barely smaller.
I have an 30 gallon tank... my question.. maximum how many fish(2 inch size ) can add on this aquarium (community tank)
Do I still need heater for my arowana? (I'm in the center of the EQUATOR)(our country is)
if your water temperature is always in between 24 to 30 Degree Celsius then there is no need of heater
Can i use a 120cm?
Best size tank is the Atlantic Ocean and that’s if it’s 8 inches, if it’s more than I recommend living west coast or in Hawaii for the most healthiest results.
...except, not being a saltwater species, both of those environments will kill it in a hurry.
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So a aquarium that is 5x1 1/2 is big enough
What about jardini arowana?
Matt Hill according to this it would need to be 6ft when a 75 for a 2ft long fish would be ok.
I don't think 3 times the size of the fish is right one. it is still kind of small.
Bro, you forgot to install the mini tv inside the tank, arowanas like to watch shows too.
Just bought my tank is 105 litres 74 cm long. I still wan arowana😔
I've 110 litter fish tank. Is that fish tank suitable for baby arowana?
Hahahahahah. They need 1000L
120x60x60 is indonesian standart
i think the minnimum for a asian aro is 400 gal and minnimum for silver aro is 800 gal but every thing els was ok
Crucelis Fajardo
its a good foot print.
but for minimum would be 150 gals for asian.
the bigger the better
eh, different size, different age, different tank. A 4 foot silver arowana, sure 800, but 2 foot arowana doesn't need that much. IMO a pond is the best option.
@@shinobieuc I’ve had a 3 foot arowana in my 8 foot Aquariam 250x70x80 and it lived healthy with plenty of space
fish length = 3 x tank length
@1:09
you just have to fold your fish a couple of times before you put it in...
its supposed to be "the tank should be 3 times bigger than the fish"
fish length x 3 times = tank length. I don't think this is still an ideal size. It needs to be alot bigger. 6 times is minimum.
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If i ill put many arowana together. They will fight each other ? .
No. They only eat what fits in their mouth
A six inch aorawana needs a fucking 132 gallon tank BuLlShIT
Liter please
Is baby arowana need a glass at the top
dont take a risk just closed it m8
Asian arowana legal yet in the US?
no..... may be not legal ....
Fish length = 3 x tank size
Maybe I heard it wrong.
I have a 90 gallon tank, can I keep arowana?
No
Min 3 feet
For 6inch arowana what size is required pls tell me
Mouli R did you not watch the video
Why does my arowana doesnt jump even though there is no glass it just make splashes
Can i put 2 golden arowana in my 66 L × 24 H × 18 D inch tank ?
DIPESH SONI parrot fish lover no
Yeah , robot voice is brutal!!! Sry but can't watch!!
@Yougotnomilk I hope this was a joke
@Yougotnomilk No what i mean is it's highly unlikely that's the case i think you're being a bit dramatic by saying that, but i am aware that is a real thing. You had to deal with muteism? That's shit. Atleast you can talk now, i thought that once you go mute you can't do anything about it so glad you're fine :)
Are 2 feet enough?
No
Minimum 4 feet
*sutaible*
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Ry Zeus just noticed that 😂
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Rly like the video but *dam* did your voice died of polio cause if not *THEN USE IT!!*
Not to be mean or anything but come on man everybody's saying it 🤨 no one's gonna hunt u down promiss
Oh you can put a baby Arowana in a 10 gallon then switch it to 55 gallon when it’s 7 inches then put it in 80 gallon when it’s a feet and then 150 and up XD what a waste of money lol.Why don’t we just buy a 150 gallon and put a arowana in there for ever
A Arwowna needs 4 ft length And 1ft breadth and 1.5 ft height it will be happy in this tank approx 45 Gallon
Techy Master that is 1000% wrong they need a good 250-300 gallon system
But it's ok for 12 inch Arwowna
Sorry, can't stand voice
botbot man na
Who thinks arowana is betta fish
u?
Wow robot voice. Im not even gonna watch it now.
yeah
Creepy
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Want kind of water is good for arowana. Salt water are normal water
that was the dumbest thing i have ever heard, freshwater
@@rosez6737 Agrees with you on that one.
What a God awful video with the robotic voice gives the impression that one is on hold.
worst narration on the internet!