Morhua Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Hey I'm currently thinking through the do's and don'ts in owning an arowana. After all my research on the web I'm still a little stuck on what size tank they would require. I was recently informed that to house a clown knife and arowana in one tank, the tank itself should be about 500-700 gallons. As cool as that would be I not sure if I'd be able to get that into my house, let alone avoid the two questions from my wife, which would be ... "Ah, what are you doing?" followed by "What are you doing?" I think I'll avoid a combo knife/aro tank, but I was hoping current arowana owners would be willing to share what tank size they've found to work for them and more importantly for their arowanas. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Depends somewhat on the species, but anticipate about 280-325g for an Asian, jardini, leichardtii or African, and 350-500g for a silver or black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydo Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 (edited) I agree with Toris. Also the tank footprint is very important for any aro I would go any smaller than 6' x 2.5' and would recomend a minium depth of 2'. I have keep aro in a 280 gal (6' x 2.5' x 2.5') no problem. I curently have 9 aro's ( 2 x XB, 2 x SR, 2 x RTG, Green, black, silver) in a 110" L x 32" W x 40" D ( 608 gal / est. 550 gal net) lots of swimming room - for now, but will need more. Most importantly a powerfull bio filtration that can keep up with the aro's since they create alot of waste. Good luck. Edited March 14, 2007 by boydo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted March 14, 2007 Report Share Posted March 14, 2007 Good point...that footprint is all-important...and aro could be very happy in 22"-24" of water so long has he had lots of length and width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morhua Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 2.5 I agree with Toris. Also the tank footprint is very important for any aro I would go any smaller than 6' x 2.5' and would recomend a minium depth of 2'. I have keep aro in a 280 gal (6' x 2.5' x 2.5') no problem. I curently have 9 aro's ( 2 x XB, 2 x SR, 2 x RTG, Green, black, silver) in a 110" L x 32" W x 40" D ( 608 gal / est. 550 gal net) lots of swimming room - for now, but will need more. Most importantly a powerfull bio filtration that can keep up with the aro's since they create alot of waste. Good luck. Thanks guys. I have a lot of flexibility in what I can place in my basement/rec room; however, I'm limited to what I can actually get down there. A 6' x 2.5' x 2.5' would work. I agree with providing these fish (and all other larger fish) enough room to swim, especially when they are known to be long lived in domestic situations. Regarding filtration, I was planning an appropriately sized cannister filtration system supported by a HOB and powerhead. Sufficient enough? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toirtis Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Regarding filtration, I was planning an appropriately sized cannister filtration system supported by a HOB and powerhead. Sufficient enough? What do you think? Look at a wet/dry sump or a Fluval FX5 + HOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morhua Posted March 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Regarding filtration, I was planning an appropriately sized cannister filtration system supported by a HOB and powerhead. Sufficient enough? What do you think? Look at a wet/dry sump or a Fluval FX5 + HOB. Will do. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It might be easier to just get the glass for the tank and build it in you in your basement. That way you can get a tank with a larger footprint in through the door jam. I did for my 270g and it was alot easier than most people might think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 It might be easier to just get the glass for the tank and build it in you in your basement.That way you can get a tank with a larger footprint in through the door jam. I did for my 270g and it was alot easier than most people might think After Jay built the stand for his tank I went and assisted him in assembling his tank. From start to finish including masking the joints we were sitting down enjoying a beer in less than 2 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 And i can Guarantee that If we had to do it again, we could knock that time down to a hour tops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 And i can Guarantee that If we had to do it again, we could knock that time down to a hour tops! Even quicker to the beer LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nandopsis Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 Beer or Rum......What ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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