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Why Arowana Refuse to Eat
Many factors cause arowana to refuse food - large water-quality swings, sudden environmental change, indigestion, a monotonous diet, or illness. Solutions differ by cause: change and stabilize the water, let the fish rest quietly, fast and regulate digestion, vary the diet, or treat the specific disease. Check water, environment, food, and health to find the cause.
Can a Broken Arowana Fin Recover?
Whether a broken arowana fin recovers depends on severity. If not fully severed, it usually regrows with clean water, steady temperature around 30C, and good nutrition, though slowly and less perfectly. Fully severed fins rarely recover. Keep water quality high and be patient through the long regrowth.
Why Do Arowana Get Sunken Eyes?
Arowana sunken eyes (eye recession) commonly come from internal organ inflammation, bacterial infection, or medication overdose. Treat by cause: antibiotics for internal inflammation, water changes and antibacterial baths for infection, and water changes plus warming for overdose. Keep water clean, warm, and oxygenated; mild cases recover in about a week.
Why Do Arowana and Tiger Fish Fight?
Arowana and tiger fish usually fight over territory or food, or during breeding season. Give them enough space and ample food, and separate or divider them if fighting is frequent. After injury, separate at once and treat wounds with potassium permanganate or erythromycin, keeping water stable at 28-30C.
Which Fish Are Suitable Tank Mates for Arowana?
Arowana is large, territorial, and aggressive, so pick tank mates carefully. Relatively safe choices are tiger fish, flying phoenix, stingray, crown cichlid, and Black Spade A silver dollar - mostly bottom or mid dwellers that rarely clash with the upper-swimming arowana. Avoid very small mates that could be eaten.
What Causes Arowana Popeye?
Arowana popeye (bulging eyes) is caused by high nitrite in aged water, too much protein in the diet, or bacterial/parasitic infection. Fixes: change water and run the filter for nitrite; switch to lower-protein food and add a wave pump for diet; change water and apply eye drops for infection. Rising pH, high alkalinity, or vitamin B deficiency can also contribute.
What Fish Can Be Mixed with Arowana?
Arowana is large and fierce, so mixing isn't ideal, but suitable mates include crown cichlid, parrot fish, and tiger fish - mostly mid-to-lower dwellers that don't clash with the upper-swimming arowana. Ensure ample oxygen, space, and food, and keep the tank clean. Avoid small or timid fish that get eaten or stressed.
What to Do When an Arowana Has Enteritis
Enteritis is common in arowana, with several causes that need different treatments. This article covers the common causes and how to treat each.
The Arowana Breeding Process
Arowana breeding requires specific water temperature and quality, and proceeds in three steps: pairing, egg-carrying, and spawning. This article walks through each stage and the care needed during the breeding period.
Why Do Arowanas Sink Head-Down, and How to Prevent It
Arowana 'sinking head' is directly caused by a malfunctioning swim bladder, tipping the head down and tail up. Many factors are behind it, so find the exact cause and treat it. This article analyzes the causes and prevention.