GIJester Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 (edited) I'm not to picky which color combo I end up getting, but asian arowana's are beautiful and tend to stay a bit smaller. My 180 has taken off beatifully - sandy base with some show rocks and good planting - custom built hood that holds good lighting and lets nohting out. I see reds cost the most, the majority of me research shows theres a few color combos avaliable. but I was mostly just wondeirng, where is a good place to get a arowana in Calgary without spending a mortgage payment? within the next 2 years I plan on having a 300+ Gallon built for holding my bigger babies. and I'm trying to avoid Jardini due to aggression Edited March 23, 2011 by GIJester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingin' It Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 How much do you want to spend? Riverfront brings them in often, but you'll be paying a lot. If you try Gold's they will order you one in for the best price in Calgary aside from a private sale. Or you can try bringing some in on your own if you're into having more of a headache. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rED O Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Green arowanas are cheap. If you shop around for a RTG here on AA and local adds, you can most likely get one for a good price. They show up for sale here once in a while. Just keep your eye out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJester Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Well, I dont want to spend to much, hoping to get a younger one so I can watch him grow up (also gives me more time to get a bigger tank built). I do like the greens, and as I said have no problem with any color as they are all beautiful animals. I'll just keep trolling up the classifieds on many sites - thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I would say crossbacks are the most expensive Arowanas unless we're talking albinos but that's another story. If you're trying to avoid aggression, I would stay away from Greens as well. I believe Super Reds are the least aggressive but all will depend on the individual's temperment. I see you're going to Red Deer, you could contact Bret at Shine Aquatics, he brings in great Aros. He supplies most of the Asian Arowanas at Pisces, check them out and you'll get an idea of his stock. He carries higher end Arowanas but still great value for the money. Good luck. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJester Posted March 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Thanks Ron - I dropped them a email inquiry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORVETTE Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 The one thing i recomend is using a sump system for your tank or at least on a your new tank. There is a huge bio load with aro's and larger fish. This is just somthing i wish i had on my 230 gallon tank when i was keeping asian aro's,datnoids, and rays. The canisters i used just didn't seem to be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustler Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I know of a few highback redtail golds for sale even a classic or two..... PM me if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rED O Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 I know of a few highback redtail golds for sale even a classic or two..... PM me if interested These are the kinds of local postings I was talking about earlier! I think the best deals on asian arows, is to buy from another hobbyist who took care of it well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIJester Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 PM'd and thanks for the advice. the new tank (pending time and house) I planned on sumping - but also taking the time to build into my home and run some decent plumbing to make my life easy (if your gonna put in money and effort might as well spend more up front and make it less work later).... to which I will probably have plumbing professionally run - then again for help setting up sump and first real built in tank and sump I tend to be fond of finding experienced people and paying in beer and foodstuffs :P until then the 180 will have to do, all my little guys will be rehoused... unless the arro is small - then Im sure most of my angels and Tetra's can hold there own for a bit. Thanks for the time and input - I always keep and eye and ear open for advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustler Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ive got 3 up for grabs Im just saying...... edmonton is flodded right now if your still lookin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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